Certified Surgical Tech
Glens Falls, NY
RadHealth+
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Role:Certified Surgical Tech
Location: Glens Falls, NY
Shift: 12:30pm-11pm 4 days per week
Pay: 2400$/Week

Local Pay:80/Hr

Job Description

Here is a comprehensive, production-ready Job Description for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), including key responsibilities, qualifications, and core duties across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Department: Surgical Services / Operating Room

Reports To: Nurse Manager of Surgical Services / OR Director

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Shift-based

Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The CST ensures that the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety and sterile technique.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Preoperative Duties (Before Surgery)
Sterile Field Preparation: Set up surgical instrument trays, sterile drapes, and supplies required for specific procedures according to surgeon preference cards.
Equipment Verification: Inspect surgical equipment and instruments for proper function and sterility prior to the start of the case.

2. Intraoperative Duties (During Surgery)
Instrument Passing: Pass surgical instruments, sponges, sutures, and supplies directly to the surgeon and surgical assistants efficiently and accurately.
Sterile Field Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile working area; anticipate the needs of the surgeon throughout the procedure.

3. Postoperative Duties (After Surgery)
Wound Dressing: Apply sterile dressings to surgical wounds following skin closure.
Decontamination & Cleanup: Assist in clean-up of the operating room, safely dispose of sharp objects, and transport contaminated instruments to the Central Sterile Processing area.

Submission Requirements
Proficient in gen surg, ortho fracture care, vascular, and urology [Required]
BLS- [REQUIRED]
NBSTSA - [REQUIRED]
Previous travel-  [Highly Preferred] 
NOTE: completion of Glens Falls Hospital Operating Room Orientation will be required!

Profile Requirements: 
Work History
Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year 
1 Supervisory  Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
NBSTSA Certification and BLS  - Must be uploaded with profile