Certified Surgical Technician-KP2-MSH- Part-time Day - 7am-3:30pm - 3days per week -EOW

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring the highest standards of aseptic technique, and providing essential support to the surgical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating room practices and a commitment to patient safety. Join a team that values inclusivity and professional growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. Be part of a pioneering organization that is transforming healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and CST certification required.
• Prefer experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Prepare surgical instruments and assist the surgical team as needed.
• Monitor patient safety and assist in emergency situations.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Surgical Scrub

Patient Care

Instrument Handling

Emergency Preparedness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Surgical Technician Training

Certification in Operating Room Technology

Job description

Description

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

1. Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.
2. Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need.
3. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies.
4. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and reports correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institutes corrective measures in the event of contamination.
5. Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and cleans room as prescribed.
6. Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines.
7. Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed.
8. Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment.
9. Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed.
10. Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly.
11. Observes personnel in the room constantly, controls traffic, reports and corrects breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage.
12. Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and makes preparations for next procedure.
13. Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery.
14. Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication.
15. Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
16. Demonstrates accountability for practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures.
17. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development.
18. Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines.
19. Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms.
20. Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas.
21. Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets.

Qualifications

Qualification:

High School diploma/Equivalent required.
Graduation from Certified CST Training Program. (Are you a Certified Surgical Technician?)
Certification in Operating Room Technology required. (Operating Room Technician certification)

Prefer experience in operating room setting.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $42.12 - $56.72 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 753 - KP 2 Labor & Delivery - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42.1215 - $56.7243 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.