Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $25-$35
Employers Description:
Queens Surgical Center is NYCs premier ambulatory surgery center (ASC), providing high-quality healthcare services and facilities to the patients, physicians and communities in our network.
We specialize in short-stay surgery, and our staff are trained to provide exceptional short-stay care. We pride ourselves on following the strictest patient safety guidelines.
Our fully equipped state-of-the art surgery center provides a safe, warm and supportive environment for patients to receive the highest standards of outpatient surgical care for a variety of needs.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Certified Surgical Technologist to join our growing clinical team. This role supports perioperative services within both dental and ophthalmology settings, requiring flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
The ideal candidate is proactive, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment while ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal procedural support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and verify supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures
- Maintain strict sterile technique at all times
- Open sterile supplies and set up sterile tables with instruments, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and prepare additional supplies as necessary
- Maintain accurate records throughout the procedure and communicate relevant information to the circulator
- Handle and properly label specimens in accordance with protocol
- Assist the surgeon by holding retractors or instruments as directed
- Sponge or suction the operative site
- Prepare and apply sterile dressings
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and surgical assistants
- Assist with draping the sterile field
- Pass instruments and supplies to Surgeon efficiently during procedures
- Support room turnover initiatives to maintain surgical flow
- Assist with terminal cleaning and preparation of the operating room for the next patient
- Prepare the room for subsequent patients
- Maintain regular and punctual work-site attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Holds certificate an accredited Surgical Technology program, through NBSTSA or NCCT
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (Preferred)
- Current BLS/CPR certification (Required)
- 0-2 years of experience (Required)
- Ophthalmology experience (1 year) is a plus
- Fluent in English
Medical Specialty:
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery (Dental & Ophthalmology)
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Bonus)
Ability to Commute:
- Based in Brooklyn and able to commute to Flushing, Queens for training
Work Location:In person
Equal Opportunity Employer
Queens Surgical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact us.