Operating Room Technician (CST) - Contract - ORTEC 26-01318

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operating Room Technician (CST) – Contract
Location: New York, NY
Department: Operating Room (OR)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation

• Gross Weekly: $2,914

• W2 Rate: $22/hour

• Weekly Stipend: $2,240

Position Overview

A leading healthcare facility in New York City is seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a 13-week contract assignment within the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have strong Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience and the ability to support surgical teams in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment.

The Operating Room Technician will assist surgeons and nursing staff during operative procedures while maintaining a sterile field and ensuring adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields following aseptic techniques.

• Set up surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to procedure requirements.

• Assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating instrument and supply needs.

• Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with circulating nurse.

• Ensure proper handling of specimens in accordance with hospital policy.

• Support patient positioning and safe transfers before and after procedures.

• Assist in room turnover and preparation for subsequent surgeries.

• Maintain compliance with infection control and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

• CST Certification – Required

• Completion of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist Training Program – Required

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room Surgical Tech experience

• CVOR (Cardiovascular OR) experience – Mandatory

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a surgical team

• Physical stamina to meet the demands of the OR environment

For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.