Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel Contract
hace 5 días
Newburgh
Job DescriptionCertified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) – Travel Contract Location: Flushing, NY 11355 Schedule: Mid Shift | 5x8-Hour Shifts Shift Timing: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM Contract Duration: 8 Weeks (Temp-to-Hire) Job Overview A leading acute care hospital in Flushing, NY is seeking an experienced Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) for an 8-week travel assignment supporting Surgical Services and Central Sterile Processing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization procedures, and central sterile processing workflows in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role requires excellent technical ability, attention to detail, and the capability to support high-volume surgical operations efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment, • Operate autoclaves and gas sterilization systems following safety protocols, • Support operating room and central sterile processing workflows, • Perform decontamination, assembly, inspection, and packaging of surgical instruments, • Ensure compliance with infection prevention and sterilization standards, • Assist surgical teams with instrument readiness and supply management, • Maintain inventory control and organize surgical equipment and supplies, • Safely handle heavy equipment, carts, and instrument trays, • Maintain accurate sterilization and processing documentationRequired Qualifications, • Minimum 1 year of Central Processing experience required, • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, autoclaves, and gas sterilizers required, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment, • Physical ability to lift, pull, and push heavy equipment as neededCertifications Required, • CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) Certification required, • Central Service Technician Certification requiredPreferred Qualifications, • Certified Surgical Technologist course completion preferred, • On-the-job Surgical Tech training experience accepted, • Minimum 3 years of Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred, • Prior experience in high-volume acute care hospital settings preferred For more details contact at or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.