Certified Surgical Tech

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support high-quality patient care in busy hospital ORs. In this role, you'll prepare operating rooms, set up instruments and supplies, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.

You will assist surgeons and nurses by passing instruments, anticipating needs, and ensuring accurate counts and specimen handling. You'll follow strict infection control standards and safety protocols while collaborating with a mission-driven,

Qualifications

• Must have sterile surgical technique and experience in operating room procedures.
• Proficient in instrument setup and passing instruments during surgery.
• Ability to assist surgeons and nurses and anticipate team needs.
• Strong infection control and sterile technique to maintain safety standards.
• Experience with EHR documentation and intraoperative record-keeping.
• Ability to handle post-operative turnover and room readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control standards
• Assist surgeons and RNs during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
• Anticipate team needs and ensure efficient case flow
• Verify equipment functionality and troubleshoot basic issues
• Handle and label specimens per protocol
• Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments
• Turn over and restock OR between procedures
• Document intraoperative information per facility policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to support quality patient care

Skills

Sterile technique

OR procedures

Instrument setup

Assisting during surgery

Patient prepping

Intraoperative monitoring

Equipment troubleshooting

Infection control

EHR documentation

Post-operative turnover

Job description

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support high-quality patient care in busy hospital ORs. In this role, you'll prepare operating rooms, set up instruments and supplies, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures. You will assist surgeons and nurses by passing instruments, anticipating needs, and ensuring accurate counts and specimen handling. You'll follow strict infection control standards and safety protocols while collaborating with a mission-driven, supportive team focused on excellent outcomes and professional growth across diverse clinical settings nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection control standards
• Assist surgeons and RNs during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
• Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure efficient case flow
• Verify equipment functionality and troubleshoot basic issues
• Handle and label specimens according to protocol
• Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments
• Turn over and restock OR between procedures
• Document intraoperative information per facility policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to support quality patient care

Required Skills

• Sterile surgical technique
• Operating room procedures
• Instrument setup and maintenance
• Assisting during surgery
• Patient positioning and prepping
• Intraoperative monitoring and documentation
• Surgical equipment troubleshooting
• Infection control and prevention
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Post-operative room turnover