Surgical Technologist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with perioperative experience to join our operating room team in Town of Warwick, NY. The role focuses on sterile technique, instrument readiness, and assisting surgeons throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, preparing the OR, assisting with patient positioning, handling specimens, and adhering to infection control policies to protect patients and staff.

Qualifications

• CST certification is required.
• Prior surgical technician experience is required.
• Experience using the Autoclave for IUSS (Immediate Use Steam Sterilization).

Responsibilities

• Ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for procedures.
• Communicate with health care team during the perioperative period.
• Clean and disinfect equipment.
• Handle surgical specimens with proper labeling and log into the Pathology log.
• Maintain asepsis to keep a sterile field and assist with terminal care of equipment after surgery.
• Prepare the OR and sterile field; ensure equipment functions properly.
• Assist the OR team with patient positioning for surgery.
• Perform non-invasive prepping of the skin and drape patients.
• Assist with hemostasis by handing instruments during surgery.
• Hold retractors after placement by a healthcare professional.
• Identify emergencies and take corrective actions calmly and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave (IUSS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensures all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for patient procedure.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team regarding the patient's condition during the perioperative period.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Protects the welfare of patients by appropriately handling all surgical specimens including proper labeling and recording into the Pathology log.
• Applies principles of asepsis to maintain a sterile field and assists with terminal care of equipment and supplies after the surgical procedure is completed.
• Prepares the OR and sterile field for surgical procedures and ensures the surgical equipment functions properly.
• Assists the OR team to position patients for surgery.
• Performs non-invasive prepping to the skin's surface and drapes patients for surgery.
• Assists the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery by handing instruments.
• Holds a retractor after placement by a healthcare professional.
• Identifies emergency situations and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• CST required.
• Prior surgical technician experience required.
• Experience using the Autoclave for IUSS Immediate Use Steam Sterilization.

Education

High School or equivalent required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, the use of personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies pertaining to infection control.