JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
JOB OVERVIEW
Location: Watertown, NY 13601
Job type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (5 x 8 hours)
Candidates needed:Traveling candidates only (no local candidates)
Radius rule: 100 miles
Availability: Weekend, on-call and holiday availability required
COMPENSATION
Traveling candidates:$1,800 – $1,900 per week, based on experience
JOB SUMMARY: This role supports surgical patient care and preparation in the operating room. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), prepares and maintains a sterile environment, and assists surgeons during procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Surgical Support
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Perform technical duties related to surgical scrubbing, and respond efficiently and accurately to surgical situations.
- Assist with surgical patient care and preparation under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Sterile Environment and Equipment
- Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment.
- Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, disinfected and functioning safely.
General
- Perform routine and delegated duties according to facility and departmental policies and standards.
- Support departmental operations and perform other assigned duties.
REQUIREMENTS
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
- Completion of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program.
- Previous travel experience (mandatory).
- Orthopedic experience.
- Hands-on surgical scrubbing experience.
- Da Vinci robotic surgery experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of being called in.
- May be required to precept and train new staff.