Perioperative Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Safety

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks an experienced Operating Room Technician to join the perioperative team in New York. You will support direct and indirect perioperative tasks, assist with setup, equipment, and counts, and ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, OR technician program completion, and NBSTSA CST credential, with NYS regulatory compliance. Prior OR experience is preferred and you will work within a collaborative surgical team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Operating Room Technician Program and CST credential required.
• NY state regulatory compliance must be maintained.
• Minimum of one year OR technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Turnover and room setup for each surgical procedure.
• Assist with surgical setup and equipment connection (suction, cords, cables, electrocautery).
• Maintain cost-effective use of supplies and ensure adequate stock.
• Support room turnover and operating room environment maintenance.
• Assist with instrument and sponge counts with the RN according to policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and anticipate needs of the surgical team.
• Ensure proper labeling of specimens and safety of equipment pre, intra, and post-operatively.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Technician Program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (NBSTSA)

Job description

Northwell Health seeks an experienced Operating Room Technician to join the perioperative team in New York. You will support direct and indirect perioperative tasks, assist with setup, equipment, and counts, and ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, OR technician program completion, and NBSTSA CST credential, with NYS regulatory compliance. Prior OR experience is preferred and you will work within a collaborative surgical team.