Certified Surgical Technician- 2nd Floor Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time - 11AM-7PM ( M-F)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

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 supplies and equipment, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting the surgical team, protecting and positioning patients, and helping with post-procedure cleanup and room preparation. The technician also supports operational needs, maintains professional competence, and serves as a role model and preceptor for students and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Graduation from a Certified CST Training Program.
Certification in Operating Room Technology required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an operating room setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply aseptic principles and practices; perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures.
Set up sterile instrument tables and prepare supplies for the operation; assist with patient and operative-area draping.
Anticipate and provide the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies; monitor procedural progress and remain prepared for emergencies.
Maintain correct sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse; report discrepancies and document counts accurately and legibly.
Maintain aseptic technique, monitor the environment for contamination, and promptly correct or report breaks in aseptic technique.
Assist with specimen care and handling, application of dressings, securing drainage systems, patient movement, and transfer to recovery as directed.
Decontaminate equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies; clean the operating room and prepare it for the next procedure.
Assist the Registered Professional Nurse with circulating functions according to established guidelines.
Assemble supplies and provide special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedures as needed.
Protect patients through correct positioning, application of restraints, strict aseptic practice, and maintenance of an aseptic environment.
Position patients and adjust the operating table and accessories as required for procedures.
Observe personnel in the operating room and control room traffic; maintain and care for specimens to prevent loss or damage.
Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions for administration during surgery; retain medication vials or ampules until the patient leaves the room and announce the medication name, concentration, amount, and route audibly.
Act as a professional role model and preceptor for students, newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
Follow institutional and regulatory policies and procedures; maintain clinical competence and responsibility for professional development.
Perform scrub and sterile instrument duties according to established guidelines.
Do not dispense narcotics or controlled drugs.
Assist with transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed.
Participate in care and storage of instruments and special equipment in operating rooms.
Assist in maintaining current-date quotas for sterile supplies and equipment in operating rooms and storage areas.
Help keep operating rooms, sterile storage areas, equipment, closets, and cabinets in good order.