Job Description
Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
Location: New York, NY 10011
Start Date: February 17, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks (possible extension based on performance)
Schedule:
- 4 days per week
- 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- 40 hours weekly
- Required to float to Perioperative Services
Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technician provides surgical assistance to surgical residents and attending physicians in the Oral Surgery Clinic and Dental Ambulatory Operating Room/Procedure Room. The CST ensures a safe, sterile, and efficient surgical environment while delivering high-quality patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Escort patients to the surgical chair and screen patients awaiting procedures.
- Review medical records to confirm required treatment and ensure documentation is complete (notes, PMH, lab results, etc.).
- Provide continuous “four-handed” chair-side assistance to clinicians.
- Clean and disinfect countertops, mayo stands, equipment, and operatory areas prior to setup.
- Organize and prepare sterile instruments, surgical trays, and equipment for each procedure.
- Take radiographs as requested before, during, or after procedures.
- Monitor patient vitals, assist with suctioning, pass instruments and medications as directed.
- Remove instruments and equipment post-procedure and dispose of medical waste properly.
- Restock cabinets and drawers; order and maintain surgical and medical supplies.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively and calmly during emergency situations.
Requirements
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
- Minimum 2 years of recent CST experience (required)
- Ability to float to Perioperative areas
- Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical protocols
Compensation
- Travel Rate: $2,300 weekly
- Hourly (Travel): $57.50/hour
- Local Rate: $48–$50/hour
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors