Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Precision

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support operating room teams in New York through FLEXSTAFF assignments. You will help maintain sterile technique, prepare and pass instruments, and ensure infection control standards are met during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of surgical technologist experience, and a valid CST credential from NBSTSA, with compliance to NYS regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a CST credential (NBSTSA) required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and communicates age-specific plan of care and reports changes at shift/relief time.
• Assists with turnover, room setup, and instrument/equipment readiness for procedures.
• Monitors infection control and aseptic technique; maintains sterile field and documents accordingly.
• Adheres to aseptic techniques, decontaminates instruments, and assists with instrument processing.
• Maintains environmental controls and appropriate waste disposal.
• Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN and takes action if counts are incorrect.
• Ensures safe use of equipment pre-, during, and post-operatively; assists surgeon as needed.
• Assists with patient care procedures including labeling specimens and suture handling (license required) and skin prep.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

NBSTSA credential maintained

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support operating room teams in New York through FLEXSTAFF assignments. You will help maintain sterile technique, prepare and pass instruments, and ensure infection control standards are met during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of surgical technologist experience, and a valid CST credential from NBSTSA, with compliance to NYS regulations.