Night Shift Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract)

Northwell Career Site; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a flexstaff contract at our Manhattan campus. The role supports the operating room team for night cases from 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM, ensuring sterile technique and equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a NBSTSA CST credential or equivalent, completed a recognized surgical technology program, and meets NYS requirements. High school diploma required; BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Technologist, required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from NBSTSA, required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and communicates the age specific plan of care and gives thorough reports at change of shift and relief time.
• Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery; break down of operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care.
• Monitors infection control measures and sterilization standards; maintains sterile field and aseptic technique; documents accordingly and takes corrective action.
• Adheres to aseptic techniques; handles decontaminating instruments and assists with instrument processing and sterilization.
• Maintains environmental controls and waste disposal precautions.
• Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN; takes action when counts are incorrect.
• Ensures equipment is safe to use during pre-, intra-, and post-operative periods; assists surgeon and prepares specimens as needed.

Skills

Surgical experience

BLS certification

Education

NBSTSA CST credential

Nationally accredited surgical tech program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a flexstaff contract at our Manhattan campus. The role supports the operating room team for night cases from 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM, ensuring sterile technique and equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a NBSTSA CST credential or equivalent, completed a recognized surgical technology program, and meets NYS requirements. High school diploma required; BLS preferred.