Surgical Technologist - Cert

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Bay Shore
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description /n Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision. /n Job Responsibility /n /n /n - * Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member. /n /n - Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. /n - Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. /n - Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment. /n - Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. /n /n - * Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to: /n /n - Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested. /n - Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery. /n - May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. /n /n - * Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to: /n /n - Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and /n - Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure. /n /n - * Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to: /n /n - Maintenance of instruments and equipment.Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management. /n - Performing related support duties including, but not limited to /n /n - Transporting patients to and from operating room; and /n - Maintaining appropriate records. /n /n - Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff. /n /n - Performs related duties, as required. /n /n *ADA Essential Functions /n /n Job Qualification /n /n /n - High School Diploma or equivalent, required. /n - AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, required. /n - Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required. /n /n - *a person may be employed or contracted with to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation that the employee holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential required. /n /n - Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. /n - Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician. /n /n *Additional Salary Detail/n /n The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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