Certified Surgical Technician - Part Time

SightMD Career•Brentwood, NY

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About The Position

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group serving patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) supports ophthalmic surgical procedures in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center (ASC), helping maintain sterile technique, prepare the operating room, and assist the surgical team during the intraoperative phase. The role supports surgical efficiency, patient safety, and infection control, and involves collaboration with surgeons, Registered Nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff. The CST is expected to demonstrate technical proficiency in ophthalmic instrumentation, sterile processing, and surgical procedures. Responsibilities span preparation of operating rooms and patients, intraoperative assistance and documentation, and postoperative instrument reprocessing, room restocking, and case transitions. The role also supports quality assurance, inventory control, onboarding, and protection of patient privacy. This is a part-time role of up to 29 hours weekly, with a rotating day schedule. The salary range is $35.00–$40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Part-time 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 ability to obtain it 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 in coordination with the surgical team.
Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Maintain a 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.
Adhere to 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.