Certified Surgical Technician- 2nd Floor Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time - 11AM-7PM ( M-F)
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technician works in the operating room and applies knowledge and expertise in operating room technology to assist with routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician. The role supports surgical procedures by maintaining aseptic technique, preparing instruments and supplies, assisting the surgeon and nursing staff, observing and protecting patients, and supporting room readiness and operational needs. The position is full-time, scheduled 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday through Friday, at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. It is part of the SEIU 1199-NYEE collective bargaining unit. The stated salary range is $44.24–$59.56 per hour; actual salary depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Graduation from a Certified CST Training Program.
- Certification in Operating Room Technology.
- Ability to perform the described operating-room, sterile-instrument, and aseptic-technique duties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an operating room setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply principles and practices of asepsis, including performing surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures.
- Set up sterile instrument tables and prepare supplies according to the operation; assist with patient positioning and draping.
- Anticipate and provide the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, supplies, and special equipment, while monitoring procedural progress and remaining prepared for emergencies.
- Maintain aseptic technique, monitor the operating room for contamination or breaks in technique, and promptly report and correct problems.
- Maintain and verify sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse and surgical team; report discrepancies and complete count-related records accurately and legibly.
- Assist with care and disposition of specimens, maintaining them as directed to prevent loss or damage.
- Assist with dressings, drainage systems, patient movement, and transfer to the recovery room 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.
- Observe and protect patients through correct positioning, restraint as applicable, strict aseptic practice, and maintenance of the aseptic environment.
- 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 medication name, concentration, amount, and route of administration.
- Serve as a professional role model and act as a preceptor for students, newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
- Maintain accountability under institutional and regulatory policies and procedures, clinical competence, and professional development.
- Perform scrub and sterile instrument duties according to established guidelines.
- Assist with transporting patients to and from the surgical suite as directed and with the care and storage of instruments and special equipment.
- Assist in monitoring sterile supply and equipment dates and maintaining operating rooms, sterile storage areas, equipment, closets, and cabinets in good order.
- Do not dispense narcotics or controlled drugs; these are dispensed to the physician by the Registered Professional Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
