Certified Surgical Technologist

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. This full-time role supports an interdisciplinary team, maintains operative care standards, and participates in anesthesia and surgeon-led sessions on a 4x10 schedule onsite.

Responsibilities include preparation of rooms, instrument handling, patient positioning, counts, Time Out procedures, and strict infection control.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA or NCCT certification OR graduation from an Accredited Surgical Technology program and eligible for certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operative care standards per AORN guidelines.
• Stock rooms, clean equipment, and prepare supplies as per surgeon/anesthesia needs.
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical hand scrubs, counts, and Time Out procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards; follow universal precautions and infection control protocols.
• Organize tasks to meet patient and unit needs and stay current with education and policies.

Skills

Certification NBSTSA/NCCT

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Up To $15,000 Sign on bonus!

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.

CST's at Cayuga Health play a key role in the interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to the community. They practice at full scope, contributing to program development and care plans in a shared governance environment to enhance patient outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Standards of Care: Maintains operative care standards according to AORN guidelines.
• Preparation and Setup: Stocks rooms, cleans equipment, and prepares supplies based on surgeon and anesthesia needs.
• Surgical Support: Assists with patient positioning, surgical hand scrubs, counts, and Time Out procedures.
• Safety and Infection Control: Identifies and addresses safety hazards, follows universal precautions, and infection control protocols.
• Accountability and Flexibility: Organizes tasks to meet patient and unit needs, adapts to changes, and stays current with education and policies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NBSTSA or NCCT certification OR Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology program, and eligible for certification within 12 months

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
• Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Day shift, 4x10s.
• 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $30.00 per hour to $42.02 per hour plus benefits, based upon experience

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].