Certified Surgical Technician, Oral Surgery
New York, New York
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Certified Surgical Technician

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately)

Job Summary

Provides surgical assistance to surgical residents and attending clinicians in the oral surgery clinic and dental ambulatory OR/procedure room.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the surgical chair and screen patients awaiting surgery.
• Review medical records to confirm required treatment and ensure charts are complete.
• Provide continuous “four-handed” assistance to clinicians during procedures.
• Clean and disinfect countertops, mayo stands, and equipment prior to setup.
• Organize sterile instruments, surgical trays, and equipment for each procedure.
• Take radiographs as requested before, during, or after procedures.
• Restock cabinets and drawers; order and stock medical/surgical supplies.
• Provide chair-side assistance including monitoring patient vitals, suctioning, passing instruments and medications.
• Remove instruments and equipment and dispose of medical waste after procedures.
• Respond effectively in case of emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technician with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Dental Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate's Degree.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant.