Surgical / Operating Room Tech (Certified Surgical Technologist – CST) - 26-01966
About The Position
Surgical / Operating Room Tech (Certified Surgical Technologist – CST) Location - Syracuse, NY Position Overview Seeking experienced evening shift Surgical Technologists for a high-acuity Adult Operating Room environment. Candidates must have strong Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced teaching hospital or equivalent acute care facility. This is a hands-on scrub role requiring confidence, speed, and precision with minimal supervision. Shift Details Shifts will include a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour rotations, including: 07:00 – 15:30 11:00 – 19:30 15:00 – 23:30 07:00 – 19:30 11:00 – 23:30
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of recent OR experience (within the last 4 years)
- Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center or similar teaching hospital
- Strong scrub experience required
- Experience in the following specialties: Trauma Orthopedics General Surgery ENT Vascular GYN Neurosurgery Bariatric GU OB scrub experience required
- First-time travelers considered only if experienced in similarly sized hospitals
- Active Surgical Technologist Certification (Required)
- No First Assist responsibilities (per state regulations)
- Clean license/certification history (no suspensions or investigations)
- Must pass pre-employment health clearance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Maintain sterile field in accordance with AORN standards
- Scrub and assist in complex surgical procedures
- Prepare surgical instrumentation and specialty equipment
- Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts
- Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently
- Assist with patient positioning and intraoperative safety
- Support specimen handling and labeling
- Function independently with minimal orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
