Certified Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

Cayuga Health System•Ithaca, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York. CST's at Cayuga Health play a key role in the interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to the community. They practice at full scope, contributing to program development and care plans in a shared governance environment to enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

NBSTSA or NCCT certification preferred OR Graduate of an Accredited 2-Year Surgical Technology program (AAS), and eligible for certification within 12 months
Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Maintains operative care standards according to AORN guidelines.
Stocks rooms, cleans equipment, and prepares supplies based on surgeon and anesthesia needs.
Assists with patient positioning, surgical hand scrubs, counts, and Time Out procedures.
Identifies and addresses safety hazards, follows universal precautions, and infection control protocols.
Organizes tasks to meet patient and unit needs, adapts to changes, and stays current with education and policies.