Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time- 7AM-3PM
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology and is responsible for assisting with routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician. The role supports safe surgical care by maintaining aseptic technique, preparing the operating room and supplies, assisting the surgeon and nursing team during procedures, protecting and observing patients, and helping with post-procedure transfer and room preparation. The technician also supports instrument and specimen handling, medication preparation and communication, operating-room equipment and supply upkeep, and the orientation and development of staff. The position is located at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. The posted schedule is full-time, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Graduation from a Certified CST Training Program.
- NBSTSA Certification in Operating Room Technology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an operating-room setting.
- Surgical technician experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply principles and practices of asepsis; perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving.
- Set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to the operation; assist with draping the patient and operative area.
- Anticipate and meet the surgeon’s needs for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies; monitor procedural progress, observe the patient, and be prepared for emergencies.
- Maintain and monitor aseptic technique, institute corrective measures when contamination occurs, and report breaks in aseptic technique promptly.
- Maintain correct sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse; report discrepancies and complete operative counts and related records accurately and legibly.
- Assist with specimen care, handling, and disposition according to policy, and protect specimens from loss or damage.
- Assist with dressing application, securing drainage systems, patient movement and transfer to recovery, equipment decontamination, room cleanup, and preparation for the next procedure.
- Assist the Registered Professional Nurse with circulating functions according to established guidelines.
- Assemble supplies required by the patient and procedure, and provide special equipment before, during, and after procedures as needed.
- Protect the patient through correct positioning, application of restraints, strict aseptic practice, and maintenance of the aseptic environment.
- Position patients and adjust the operating table and accessories as required; prepare the operative area and assist with draping as directed.
- Observe personnel in the room and control traffic to help maintain aseptic technique.
- Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions for use during surgery; retain medication vials or ampules until the patient leaves the room and audibly announce each medication’s name, concentration, amount, and route of administration.
- Serve as a professional role model and act as a preceptor for students and newly hired or incumbent staff.
- Remain accountable to institutional and regulatory policies and procedures, maintain clinical competence, and pursue professional development.
- Perform scrub and sterile-instrument duties according to established guidelines.
- Do not dispense narcotics or controlled drugs; assist with patient transportation as directed and participate in care and storage of operating-room instruments and special equipment.
- Help maintain current dates on sterile supplies and equipment and keep operating rooms, sterile storage areas, equipment, closets, and cabinets in good order.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
