Surgical Technologist: OR Team Mentor & Growth

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in New York is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team, describe anatomy and steps for procedures, and transport patients. You will maintain sterile technique and collaborate with OR staff to ensure patient safety.

The role supports teaching and mentoring, fosters open communication, and contributes to professional development. Candidates should be eligible for AST certification or meet AST experience requirements; certification pathway completion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists through the completion of a formal certificate or degree program in Surgical Technology.
• Alternatively meet the Association of Surgical Technologists experience requirements (preferred).
• Experience in AST requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Describes anatomy/steps for surgeries.
• Uses sterile technique.
• Assist surgical team with procedure.
• Collaborates with other members of OR team.
• Transports patients.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Initiates and supports the teaching mentoring process.
• Initiates and supports professional development.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology certificate or degree program

Job description

Upstate in New York is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team, describe anatomy and steps for procedures, and transport patients. You will maintain sterile technique and collaborate with OR staff to ensure patient safety.

The role supports teaching and mentoring, fosters open communication, and contributes to professional development. Candidates should be eligible for AST certification or meet AST experience requirements; certification pathway completion is preferred.