Surgical Technologist: Scrub Tech & OR Support

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a skilled Scrub Nurse/Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. You will perform perioperative duties as a scrub person under the circulating nurse's direction and ensure a safe, sterile environment throughout procedures.

The role requires completion of a nationally accredited surgical technology program with CST credentials and current NYS licensure (or RN/LPN pathway), and strong collaboration with surgeons and staff to maintain patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential & NBSTSA, required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in New York State, required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and responsibilities of a scrub person under the direction of a registered professional nurse.
• Gathers instruments, supplies, equipment for each case in assigned room with the surgeon’s preference card.
• Checks sterility tapes, dates, and wrapper integrity.
• Opens sterile supplies for assigned cases.
• Maintains a sterile field and corrects breaks in sterile technique.
• Collaborates with the surgeon to ensure proper labeling of specimens and implants.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Gown and glove

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Specimen labeling

Surgical counts

Equipment troubleshooting

Operating room safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA credential

Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a skilled Scrub Nurse/Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. You will perform perioperative duties as a scrub person under the circulating nurse's direction and ensure a safe, sterile environment throughout procedures.

The role requires completion of a nationally accredited surgical technology program with CST credentials and current NYS licensure (or RN/LPN pathway), and strong collaboration with surgeons and staff to maintain patient