Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - 26-01962


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: February 25, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 11, 2026
Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Profession: Surgical Services
Location: Syracuse, NY
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 5x8-Hour Day Shifts

  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM


Position Overview

Seeking experienced Certified Surgical Technologists for an Adult Operating Room in a high-acuity trauma and teaching hospital environment. Candidates must be confident working in fast-paced surgical settings with diverse and complex case types.


Shift Structure

Schedule may include a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts such as:

  • 07:00 – 15:30

  • 11:00 – 19:30

  • 15:00 – 23:30

  • 07:00 – 19:30

  • 11:00 – 23:30

Evening shift availability is required.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of recent experience (within the last 4 years) in:

    • Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center

    • Teaching hospital

    • Comparable acute care facility

  • Strong scrub experience required

  • Experience in:

    • Trauma

    • Orthopedics

    • General Surgery

    • ENT

    • Vascular

    • GYN

    • Neurosurgery

    • Bariatric

    • GU

First-time travelers will only be considered if they have worked in hospitals of similar size and acuity.

Note: First Assist duties are not permitted under New York State regulations.


Core Responsibilities

  • Maintain sterile field in accordance with hospital and AORN standards

  • Prepare OR with required instruments and specialty equipment

  • Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon needs

  • Assist with counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments

  • Support trauma and specialty surgical procedures

  • Operate surgical equipment, lights, suction, and specialty devices

  • Ensure equipment readiness and functionality

  • Assist with patient positioning and safe intraoperative practices

  • Participate in room turnover and case preparation

  • Maintain professional communication within interdisciplinary teams


Qualifications

  • Must hold current CST certification

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • No history of suspended or investigated professional license/certification

  • Must pass pre-employment health clearance

  • Ability to function with minimal orientation and supervision in a high-acuity setting

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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