Certified Surgical Technologist at Pride Health

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician (Certified Surgical Technologist) to support surgical teams in a fast-paced operating room environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care, with at least 2 years of ophthalmology, ENT, and plastics surgical scrubbing experience. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and sterile surgical environment, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting with procedures, and ensuring compliance with infection control and patient safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Perform surgical scrub duties, including sterile gowning, gloving, draping, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon's needs and assist by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies during surgery.
• Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse and report discrepancies immediately.
• Assist with specimen handling, labeling, dressing application, drainage systems, and patient positioning.
• Support patient safety by monitoring the sterile field, identifying contamination risks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist with room turnover, equipment decontamination, instrument reprocessing, and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Support circulating functions by ensuring the availability of supplies, equipment, and procedural documentation.
• Assist with medication preparation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established policies.
• Transport patients as directed and collaborate with perioperative staff to ensure efficient surgical operations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, infection prevention standards, PPE requirements, and organizational policies.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) training program required.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Minimum two (2) years of Operating Room experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of scrubbing experience in Ophthalmology, ENT, and Plastic Surgery procedures required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced surgical environment required.
• Strong knowledge of Operating Room Technology, Surgical Instrumentation, and Sterile Instrument Setup.
• Proficient in Surgical Scrubbing Techniques, Aseptic & Sterile Technique, and Gowning and Gloving Procedures.
• Experience with Ophthalmology, ENT, and Plastic Surgery surgical cases.
• Skilled in Specimen Handling, Sponge/Needle/Instrument Counts, and Medication Preparation Support.
• Knowledge of Patient Positioning, Patient Transfer, Room Turnover, and Equipment Decontamination.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention, OSHA Compliance, PPE Utilization, and Patient Safety standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team while delivering high-quality patient care.

Important Details:

• 9-week contract position (extensions available)
• Shift is 7.5-hour day (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM), 37.5 hrs/week
• Location is New York, NY 10003
• Pay Range for Locals: $57 - $62 per hour
• Pay Range for Travelers: $2,600 - $2,650 per week

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Company Description:

“Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.