Surgical Technologist - Cert

Northwell·New York

$40 - $52/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 22 days ago

Practice for this role

Surgical Technologist - Cert · $40 - $52/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

At the median vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in New York ($40.00/hr, n=2414)

14 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$8.06/hr · lowesthighest · $250/hr

this role: $40.13/hrmedian $40.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,414 posted allied health roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the New York median for allied health roles.

Performs scrub nurse duties and assists the surgical team in the care of surgery patients. Responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and managing surgical instruments and equipment.

Job Description

Performs scrub nurse duties and participates as a member of the surgical team, as directed. Assists Registered Nurse in the nursing care of surgery patients.

Job Responsibility

Prepares Operating Room for each surgical procedure as per OR policy and procedure.

Sets up and maintains surgical equipment including: autoclave, ESU, Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket, Athrombic Pump, CO2 Insufflator and System 1 Processor.

Ensures OR is supplied with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each surgical procedure.Assists with preparation and maintenance of instruments processed in Central Sterile Processing.

Ensures equipment is functioning properly prior to use and informs management of equipment malfunctions.

Assists with surgical set-up including the connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery equipment

Maintains and organizes sterile instrument table and/or mayo tray.Follows aseptic technique for opening and setting up of sterile supplies and field.

Performs scrub role for surgical procedures.

Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic techniques of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary.

Gowns and gloves other scrubbed members of the surgical team.

Performs sponge, instrument and sharps counts per policy and procedure and notifies RN or Head Nurse of any discrepancies.

Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

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.

*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.

Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required.

Minimum of one (1) year of OR Technician experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail 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).

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma and a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the NBSTSA. One year of OR Technician experience is preferred.

high school
professional certificate
Sterile Field Maintenance
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Processing
Operating Room Preparation
Patient Care Assistance
Instrument Counting
Scrub Nurse Duties
Surgical Equipment Setup

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $40 - $52/hr
Location: New York
Posted: Aug 21, 2026
Application: Employer website

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