Surgical Technologist

Crouse Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA and 401K

Tuition Assistance

Workforce Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts on hospital and on‑

YMCA Subsidy program

Job summary

Crouse Health in Syracuse, NY invites you to join the Surgical Suite/OR team as a Surgical Technologist. This full-time role offers day, evening, and night shifts with on-call rotation and holiday coverage.

Graduate of an accredited program and NBSTSA certification (or eligibility) are required, along with BLS. You’ll maintain a sterile field, prepare the OR, and support surgical teams in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Current NBSTSA certification or certification eligible; must pass within first year of employment; recertification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Professionally assists in the setting up of the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment by following surgical standards before and during procedures.
• Routinely checks equipment for proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Assists with sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Clarifies specimens for labeling and testing with the surgeon; passes sterile items to the circulating nurse.
• Participates in Time-Out to verify procedure and site with the team.
• Labels and confirms medications with the circulator and surgeon.
• Cleans and restocks rooms after procedures in a timely manner.
• Assembles specialty trays and instruments for processing in Central Sterile.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

NBSTSA certification (or certification eligible)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Surgical Suite / OR - 411

Syracuse, NY

Clinical

Full-Time, Day/Evenings/Nights, 7a-3:30p;11a-7:30p;3p-11:30p;11p-7:30a w/ rot wknds, holidays, on-call & other shifts as needed

Req # 32578

Posted 08/13/2026

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Surgical Suite/OR team is hiring a Surgical Technologist

Pay Range: $28.56 - $43.26/hour

Available Schedule(s)

• Full-Time: 7:00am-3:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm-7:30am with rotation of weekends, holidays, on-call & other shifts as needed

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Professionally assists in the setting up of the operating room for surgical procedures
• Proactively maintains a sterile environment by following existing surgical standards prior to and during surgical procedures.
• Routinely checks equipment for proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Accurately assists with performing a sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Clarifies all specimens for proper labeling and testing to be done, in collaboration with the surgeon; passes off the sterile to the circulating nurse in a timely fashion.
• Participates in "Time-Out" verifying surgical procedure and site including laterality with other members of the surgical team (circulating nurse, anesthesia, surgical team) before handling scalpel for incision.
• Accurately labels and verbally confirms medication with the circulator and surgeon in accordance with existing hospital policy.
• Cleans and restocks rooms after procedures, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiently assembles specialty trays and instruments, packing and wrapping for processing in Central Sterile.

Surgical Technologist Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program required
• Current certification (or certification eligible) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required. If hired prior to receiving certification, the employee must take and pass the certification exam during the first year of employment. Continued employment as a Surgical Technologist is contingent on the employee passing the certification exam. Re-certification with the NBSTSA must be maintained throughout employment at Crouse Hospital.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.
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