Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Syracuse, NY
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Surgical Services – Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 5x8-Hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Function as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in a high-acuity Adult Operating Room

• Provide scrub support for trauma and specialty surgical procedures

• Scrub and assist in Trauma, Orthopedic, General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, GYN, GU, Bariatric, and Neurosurgery cases

• Maintain sterile field and adhere to strict aseptic technique

• Perform accurate instrument setup, surgical counts, and case turnover

• Handle specimens appropriately and ensure correct labeling

• Anticipate surgeon needs and assist throughout operative procedures

• Follow Universal Protocol and all patient safety standards

• Adhere to radiation safety, sharps safety, and infection prevention protocols

• Float to other areas within the campus as needed

• Work scheduled mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts based on unit needs (no more than 3 consecutive shifts)

• Provide care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced acute care/trauma setting

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent OR experience (within the last 4 years) in an acute care facility

• Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center strongly preferred

• Must have strong trauma scrub experience

• Extensive experience in General Surgery and specialty areas (Ortho, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, GYN, GU, Bariatric)

• Scrub experience required (First Assist not permitted in NY State)

• First-time travelers considered only if from similarly sized/high-acuity facilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal orientation

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Must have no history of license or certification suspension/investigation

• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance and required drug screening

• Full SSN required at submission

• Must meet 2-year acute care specialty requirement (no exceptions)

Required Certifications:

• CST Certification (NBSTSA) – required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required