Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time- 7AM-3PM

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

3d•$46 - $62

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology and assists with routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician. The role supports surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, equipment, and the operative area; assisting the surgeon and nursing staff; protecting the patient and maintaining aseptic technique; and supporting room turnover and equipment care. The technician is also expected to demonstrate professional accountability, maintain clinical competence, support the professional development of others, and assist with operating-room operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from a Certified CST Training Program.
NBSTSA Certification in Operating Room Technology.
Ability to perform the stated operating-room scrub, sterile instrument, patient-care support, aseptic technique, and related responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an operating-room setting.
Surgical technician experience.

Responsibilities

Apply principles and practices of asepsis and perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures.
Set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to the operation; assist with patient and operative-area draping.
Anticipate and provide the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies, monitor procedural progress, observe the patient, and be prepared for emergencies.
Maintain correct sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse; report discrepancies and maintain aseptic technique, taking corrective action when contamination occurs.
Assist with the care, handling, and disposition of specimens; apply dressings and secure drainage systems; help move the patient, decontaminate equipment and reusable supplies, and clean the room.
Assist the Registered Professional Nurse with circulating functions according to established guidelines.
Assemble supplies required for the patient and procedure and provide special equipment before, during, and after the procedure as needed.
Protect the patient through correct positioning, restraint application, aseptic practices, and maintenance of an aseptic environment.
Position the patient and adjust the table and accessories as required; prepare the operative area and assist with draping as directed.
Complete operative counts and related records accurately and legibly; report count discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse.
Observe personnel in the room, control traffic, promptly report and correct breaks in aseptic technique, and care for specimens to prevent loss or damage.
Assist with dressings, patient movement, and transfer to the recovery room; clean the room and prepare it for the next procedure.
Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions for administration during surgery; retain medication vials or ampules until the patient leaves the room and audibly announce medication name, concentration, amount, and route.
Serve as a professional role model and act as a preceptor for students, newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
Demonstrate accountability for practice in accordance with institutional and regulatory policies and procedures, and maintain clinical competence and professional development.
Perform scrub and sterile-instrument duties according to established guidelines.
Do not dispense narcotics or controlled drugs; assist with operational needs, including patient transportation as directed and care and storage of operating-room instruments and special equipment.
Assist in maintaining current-date quotas for sterile supplies and equipment in operating rooms and storage areas, and keep operating rooms, sterile storage areas, equipment, closets, and cabinets in good order.