Surgical/Operating Room Tech - Adult
6 days ago
Syracuse
Job Description Surgical/Operating Room Tech - Adult - Syracuse, NY (#25324) • Location: Syracuse, NY, • Employment Type: Full-time, • Hourly Rate: $54/hr About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Surgical/Operating Room Tech to fill an opening at a Healthcare Facility (Acute Care/Academic Medical Center) located in Syracuse, New York. This role is ideal for an experienced CST with trauma center or teaching hospital experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive rate of $54 per hour., • Work Schedule:, • Full-time position with a mix of day and evening shifts,, • Shifts will include a mix of 4 8-hour shifts and 4 12-hour shifts, • Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in an academic medical center setting, working alongside leading surgeons and healthcare professionals., • Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through high-quality surgical care in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center environment. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are set up correctly and functioning prior to procedures., • Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during operations, anticipating the needs of the surgeon., • Count sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures to ensure patient safety., • Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection control protocols at all times., • Handle specimens appropriately and prepare them for laboratory analysis as directed., • Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping prior to surgical incision., • Clean and restock the operating room between cases, including proper handling of contaminated instruments and disposal of sharps and biohazard waste., • Monitor and maintain surgical equipment and instruments, reporting any malfunctions or needed repairs., • Collaborate with circulating nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to ensure efficient and safe patient care throughout the perioperative process., • Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with surgical techniques and technologies. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives Requirements Qualifications: • Licensure: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required., • Experience:, • Minimum of 3+ years of recent Operating Room experience (within the last 4 years)., • Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center, teaching hospital, or similar facility., • Scrub experience required., • First-time travelers must have experience in similarly sized/level hospitals., • Technical Skills (Required Experience in the following specialties):, • Trauma, • Orthopedics (Ortho), • General Surgery, • ENT, • Vascular, • GYN, • Additional Preferred Experience in the following specialties:, • Neurosurgery, • Bariatric, • GU (Genitourinary), • Experience in Adult OR or equivalent specialty size, • No First Assist (per New York State regulation), • Soft Skills:, • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain sterile technique under pressure., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff.