Asepsis, Cardiac Surgery, Cleanroom, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Perioperative Nursing, Safety Standards, Sample/Specimen Processing, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Training Program
Job Title: Surgical Technician (CST)
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Compensation
Traveler Pay
$69 – $78/hr
Local Pay
$52 – $62/hr
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room environment. The Surgical Technician will assist surgeons and nursing staff by preparing sterile instruments and supplies, maintaining aseptic technique, supporting patient care activities, and ensuring efficient operating room workflow throughout surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields, instruments, and equipment for procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by anticipating instrument and supply needs
- Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and surgical instruments according to protocol
- Support patient positioning, transfers, and operating room preparation
- Ensure compliance with sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
- Assist with specimen handling, dressing application, and post-procedure cleanup
- Support room turnover and preparation for subsequent surgical cases
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff to ensure efficient workflow
- Monitor operating room supplies and equipment availability
- Maintain organized and clean operating room environments
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) training program required
- Current CST Certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Tech experience in a hospital setting required
- Cardiac surgery experience required and must be clearly demonstrated on resume
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume surgical environment
For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.