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Surgical / Operating Room Tech

Syracuse, New YorkFull-time
$54+ hourly
About the Job
Surgical / Operating Room Tech (Adult) – Syracuse, NY 13210 (#25324)

Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $54 per hour

Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced Surgical / Operating Room Tech (CST) for a full-time role at an acute care academic medical center in Syracuse, NY. Ideal for professionals with trauma center or teaching hospital experience who excel in fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environments.

Why Join Us:
  • Competitive Pay – $54/hour
  • Diverse Schedule – Mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts (days/evenings)
  • Top-Tier Facility – Academic medical center / trauma setting
  • Career Growth – Work alongside leading surgeons and specialists
  • High-Impact Role – Support life-saving surgical procedures
Work Schedule:
  • Full-time schedule.
  • Mix of day and evening shifts.
  • Combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
Qualifications:
  • Certification – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
  • Experience – 3+ years recent OR experience (within last 4 years).
  • Setting – Trauma center, teaching hospital, or similar facility.
  • Skills – Scrub experience required.
  • Additional – First-time travelers must have comparable facility experience.
Required Experience:
  • Trauma
  • Orthopedics (Ortho)
  • General Surgery
  • ENT
  •  Vascular
  • GYN
Preferred Experience:
  • Neurosurgery.
  • Bariatric.
  • GU (Genitourinary).
  • Adult OR or similar specialty.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating needs.
  • Perform surgical counts to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintain strict aseptic and infection control standards.
  • Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
  • Handle specimens and prepare for lab analysis.
  • Clean and restock operating room between cases.
  • Monitor and maintain surgical equipment.
  • Collaborate with surgical team for efficient patient care Participate in ongoing training and education.