Certified Surgical Technologist Operating Room - CSTOR 25-25407


Healthcare - West NY - East Rochester, NY
East Rochester, New York
Locations: East Rochester, Brighton, Greece, Irondequoit
Posted On: June 30, 2025
Last Day to Apply: July 14, 2025
Pay: $45.00 per hour

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room

Profession: Surgical Services
Specialty: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Location: Rochester, NY 14626
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shifts:

  • Day – 4x10-Hour (9:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM)

  • Flexibility to adjust hours as needed
    Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed


Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in a busy and advanced Operating Room environment within a short-term acute care teaching hospital. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in multiple specialty areas and be adaptable to variable shift start times.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures including sterilizing instruments and arranging equipment

  • Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment

  • Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to promote smooth workflow

  • Perform pre-op and post-op counts of instruments, sponges, and supplies

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety standards

  • Maintain accurate documentation in the surgical record


Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of surgical tech experience required

  • Required experience with the following surgical specialties:

    • Orthopedics (including total joints/hip replacements)

    • Neurosurgery

    • Robotics

    • Thoracic

    • Vascular


Certifications:

  • CST certification required

    • Exemption: Candidates who worked as a surgical tech in New York prior to 2015 may qualify without current certification

  • BLS certification preferred


Facility Highlights:

  • Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care / Teaching Hospital

  • Total Staffed Beds: 471

  • Scrub Color: Any combination of navy and white

  • Charting System: Epic

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