Operating Room Surgical Technician

02 UHS Hospitals; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) match

Job summary

United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital is seeking a part-time Operating Room Surgical Technician to join the OR team. Under general direction, you will observe sterile technique, maintain asepsis, and assist the surgeon as needed. Schedule: Part-time, Day shift, 24 hours weekly.

Compensation range: $25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include infection control, gowning/gloving, instrument handling, and maintaining a safe surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Observes and adheres to sterile technique.
• Maintains asepsis throughout procedures.
• Assists surgeon with instruments and setup.
• Provides safe operative environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows infection control policies and sterile technique.
• Assists in gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments.
• Anticipates surgeon needs for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintains organized sterile field and accurate counts.
• Expedites turnover of the OR between cases.
• Rotating call duties.

Skills

Sterile technique

Asepsis

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High School diploma

NYS Surgical Technologist Certification

Armed Forces Surgical Technologist program

Nationally accredited Surgical Technologist program

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Overview

United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital is currently seeking a part‑time Operating Room Surgical Technician to join the team. Under general direction, observes and practices sterile technique, maintains asepsis, anticipates and assists the surgeon as needed. Actively participates in patient care and safety. Utilizes OR supplies conservatively and operates as a team member of the OR staff. Schedule: Part‑time, Day shift, 24 hours weekly. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Operating Room, UHS Binghamton General Hospital Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation Range: $25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Follows Infection Control policies and procedures and demonstrates expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Adheres to principles of sterile technique preoperatively and intra‑operatively.
• Assists the surgeon when needed gowning, gloving, draping, and passing of instruments and other related items during the procedure.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s need for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintains an organized operative field at all times by keeping the instruments clean and in their proper place.
• Keeps an accurate sponge, tape, needle, dissector, and instrument count.
• Prepares for cases by assembling supplies and equipment in accordance with preference cards and identifies conflicts or problems.
• Cares appropriately for instruments and supplies after each case.
• Provides a safe surgical environment for the patient, identifying potential hazards to the surgeon, RN and assisting RN circulator in preoperative checks of equipment.
• Displays knowledge of potential hazards (equipment, chemical, or gases) within the Operating Room.
• Utilizes experienced OR staff as a resource, and acts as a resource for new OR personnel.
• Assists in suturing, retracting, suctioning under direction of the surgeon.
• Handles and identifies specimens per policy.
• Expedites the effective and efficient turn‑over of the OR between cases.
• Takes rotating call duty.
• Will perform additional responsibilities, as requested.

Education & Experience

Minimum Required: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: Previous Operating Room experience Previous Surgical Technologist experience License/Certification Minimum Required: Meets the NYS Surgical Technologist Certification Law; OR Completed a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces; OR Completed a nationally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist with a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential CPR Certification within 3 months of hire

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

A Culture of Connection

We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk‑or‑treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.

Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security

From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long‑term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.

When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You

With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home

Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four‑season recreation, affordable living, top‑rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close‑knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

UHS proudly offers benefits to all full‑time employees and part‑time employees who are hired into a regular position of at least 24 hours per week (60% FTE).

Make New Connections

We believe that people—and the connections among them—must remain at the core of everything we do. Whether you're directly caring for patients, supporting our clinical operations, or working to ensure our administrative functions run effectively, your impact will be recognized and appreciated.

Unlock Greater Opportunities

Our commitment to you extends beyond a paycheck. We want you to thrive professionally and personally. Not only will you provide care and support for our patients, but you'll also be cared for, too. While many organizations make this claim, we back it up with action. We take workforce feedback seriously and we continually implement new education initiatives, compensation models, and recognition programs in service of our people.

Proud to Team UHS

Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.