Surgical Technologist: Scrub & OR Support

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the Operating Room as a scrub role under the supervision of the circulating nurse. You will support a sterile environment, organize instruments, and participate in turnover activities to ensure smooth case flow.

The ideal candidate holds a NBSTSA CST credential with NYS CEU credits, and may hold a Practical Nurse license in New York with ongoing CEU compliance. Two years CST experience is preferred to meet the job requirements.

Qualifications

• CST credential from NBSTSA and maintains NYS CEU credits.
• NYS license to practice as a Practical Nurse and maintains NYS CEU credits.
• Minimum 2 years CST experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist scrub nurse under direction of the circulating nurse.
• Gather instruments, supplies, and equipment for each case.
• Ensure sterility tapes, dates, and wrapper integrity.
• Open sterile supplies for cases.
• Check equipment function and remove malfunctioning items.
• Perform surgical counts with circulating nurses.
• Perform sterile scrub technique and gowning for self and team.
• Maintain sterile field and address breaks in sterile technique.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for accurate counting.
• Pass and handle instruments safely to the surgical team.
• Perform standard draping technique.
• Label implants and specimens correctly.
• Ensure safe use of all equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures.

Skills

Surgical technologist CST

Sterile technique proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

NBSTSA CST credential

NY license as Practical Nurse

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the Operating Room as a scrub role under the supervision of the circulating nurse. You will support a sterile environment, organize instruments, and participate in turnover activities to ensure smooth case flow.

The ideal candidate holds a NBSTSA CST credential with NYS CEU credits, and may hold a Practical Nurse license in New York with ongoing CEU compliance. Two years CST experience is preferred to meet the job requirements.