Certified Surgical Technician

SightMD • Town of Islip, NY

13h • $35 - $40

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 by maintaining sterile technique, preparing the operating room, and assisting the surgical team during the intraoperative phase. The role supports surgical efficiency, patient safety, and infection-control standards.

The CST collaborates with surgeons, Registered Nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff. 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 certification 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 procedure information with the surgical team.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain the sterile environment and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• 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.
• Coordinate 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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED