Orthopedic Surgical Technologist, per diem

Evolve Orthopedic Partners; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Specialist One-Day Surgery Center. You will support the OR team, maintain sterile technique and ensure supplies for procedures are ready, contributing to patient safety and efficient case flow.

Ideal candidates have an OR background, certification, and a collaborative approach to work with physicians, nurses, and staff; this role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to standards, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OR experience required; two years of hospital OR experience desired.
• Surgical Technologist certification required.
• Ability to scrub all types of cases preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the opening of the operating room (OR) and preparation for assigned cases;
• Scrub on surgical procedures as assigned;
• Anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures;
• Maintain sterile techniques during operative procedure;
• Identify and act to correct and break in technique and reports as required;
• Assists in preparing for the next day cases and cleaning/stocking of the ORs, ensuring that an adequate amount of in-house supplies and medical gases are available in accordance with weekly caseload;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Skills

OR teamwork

Effective communication

Scrubbing in procedures

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join their team at the Specialist One-Day Surgery Center, where you'll find a supportive team, great camaraderie, and a culture that truly values work-life balance!

Position Summary

Surgical Technologists assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards as well as Center policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the opening of the operating room (OR) and preparation for assigned cases;
• Scrub on surgical procedures as assigned;
• Anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures;
• Maintain sterile techniques during operative procedure;
• Identify and act to correct and break in technique and reports as required;
• Assists in preparing for the next day cases and cleaning/stocking of the ORs, ensuring that an adequate amount of in-house supplies and medical gases are available in accordance with weekly caseload;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred;
• OR experience required; two years of hospital OR experience desired;
• Surgical Technologist certification required;
• Ability to scrub all types of cases preferred;
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers.

Other Information

• Position requires long periods of standing, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently/up to 40 pounds occasionally and utilization of PPE daily.