Day Shift OR Surgical Technologist – Sterile Field Expert

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, day shift. The selected candidate will be the first scrub, create and maintain sterile fields, prepare operating rooms, and assist the surgical team.

This role requires completing an accredited surgical technology program and CST credential, with licensure options noted; prior OR experience is preferred. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to sterile technique in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited surgical technology program and CST credential.
• NYS LPN license may be accepted as alternative credential.
• Military surgical technology training is acceptable.
• One year OR experience within 4 years prior to 2015 is noted.
• 1-2 years OR experience preferred.
• Adequate hearing, vision and hand dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first scrub assistance for select procedures.
• Create and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare operating rooms.
• Monitor technique and sterile field maintenance.
• Inspect items for sterility and maintain counts.
• Position and transport patients.

Skills

Dexterity

Stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited surg tech program

Certified Surgical Technologist CST

NYS LPN license

US military surg tech training

Job description

Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, day shift. The selected candidate will be the first scrub, create and maintain sterile fields, prepare operating rooms, and assist the surgical team.

This role requires completing an accredited surgical technology program and CST credential, with licensure options noted; prior OR experience is preferred. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to sterile technique in a fast-paced