Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

Surgical/Operating Room Tech

Syracuse, New York•Full-time
$54+ hourly
About the Job
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.

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.

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.

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