Certified Surgical Technician

SightMD•Town of Islip, NY

15d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) supports ophthalmic surgical procedures in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The role maintains sterile technique, prepares the operating room, and assists the surgical team during the intraoperative phase to promote surgical efficiency, patient safety, and adherence to infection control standards. The CST collaborates with surgeons, Registered Nurses (RNs), anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff, and is expected to demonstrate technical proficiency in ophthalmic instrumentation, sterile processing, and surgical procedures. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours weekly, with a rotating daytime schedule. The listed pay range is $35.00–$40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Part-time SightMD employees receive paid time off, paid holidays, and career development programs, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification, or obtain certification within six months of employment.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification from an accredited school.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work well in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms with appropriate surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly before procedures.
Assist with patient positioning and sterile field setup.
Verify patient and surgical procedure information with the surgical team.
Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Maintain the sterile environment and anticipate surgeon needs during surgery.
Monitor and manage the surgical field and instrumentation to prevent contamination.
Handle specimens according to protocol.
Document intraoperative activities as required.
Assist with instrument and equipment breakdown and proper reprocessing.
Dispose of biohazard materials according to infection control protocols.
Restock operating room supplies and prepare for the next case.
Collaborate with the clinical team to support smooth transitions between cases.
Maintain competency in aseptic technique and ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and equipment sterilization standards.
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
Assist with operating room inventory control and supply management.
Provide orientation and support to new surgical technologists and clinical team members.
Safeguard patient privacy and confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA.