Certified Surgical Technician
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. The role helps ensure surgical efficiency, patient safety, and adherence to infection control standards by maintaining sterile technique, preparing the operating room, and assisting the surgical team throughout the intraoperative phase. The CST collaborates with surgeons, Registered Nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff to promote optimal surgical outcomes. Technical proficiency in ophthalmic instrumentation, sterile processing, and surgical procedures is expected. New graduates are accepted.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification, or 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 function 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, anticipate surgeon needs, 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.
- Follow 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 maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with HIPAA.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Company-paid term life insurance and long-term disability.
- Supplemental insurance benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Retirement plan with 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
