Surgical Technologist - OR Scrub & Instrument Specialist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist nursing staff in delivering quality care in the Operating Room. You will function as a scrub tech under the supervision of a registered nurse and ensure a sterile environment throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, sterility checks, assisting with counts, and passing instruments to the surgical team while maintaining patient safety and procedural flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited surgical technologist program and CST credential required.
• Must be in good standing with NYS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a scrub person under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Gathers instruments for each case using the surgeon's preference card.
• Checks sterility tapes, dates and wrapper integrity.
• Assists circulating nurse in obtaining supplies and opening the room.
• Performs sterile technique, gowning, gloving, and maintains a sterile field.
• Organizes instruments and supplies for accurate counting at the end of procedures.
• Assists with counts of sponges, laps, needles, and other items.
• Passes and handles instruments to the surgical team safely.
• Breaks down setup and prepares instruments for sterilization.

Skills

OR experience

BCLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CST credential NBSTSA

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist nursing staff in delivering quality care in the Operating Room. You will function as a scrub tech under the supervision of a registered nurse and ensure a sterile environment throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, sterility checks, assisting with counts, and passing instruments to the surgical team while maintaining patient safety and procedural flow.