Full Job Description
Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating RoomLocation: Watertown, NY 13601Contract Duration: 14 WeeksShift: Evening Shift (11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 8-hour shifts)
Position Overview
“Navitas Healthcare, LLC” is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join a fast-paced Operating Room team. The CST plays a critical role in maintaining a sterile surgical environment, ensuring proper functioning of surgical instruments, and providing direct support to surgeons during procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs and providing instruments
- Ensure proper sterilization, cleaning, and disinfection of surgical equipment
- Perform scrub duties with precision and efficiency
- Support patient preparation and positioning for surgical procedures
- Respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure surgical situations
- Assist with departmental duties and workflow as assigned
- May be required to precept and support new staff
Required Qualifications
- Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification (Required)
- Minimum travel experience required
- Strong experience in Orthopedic procedures
- Proven scrubbing experience in the OR
- Experience with Da Vinci robotic surgical systems
- Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Ability to arrive within 30 minutes when on-call
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
- OR Current New York State LPN license (or eligibility)
- Pharmacology course completion or prior medication administration experience
- Ongoing commitment to continuing education (15 CEUs annually)
Additional Requirements
- Must reside within a 100-mile radius of the facility
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required
For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com
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.