OR Technician/ Certified Surgical Technologist - Full ...

POSITION SUMMARY: Surgical technologists are members of the operating room team who assist in surgical operations under the supervision of the surgeons and registered nurses.  The technologists provides and assists in the care, maintenance, disinfection and sterilization of instrument trays, performs surgical scrub assistance and performs activities relating to other processing of supplies and equipment in Central Supply and the O.R.  Prepares the O.R. by setting up surgical instruments, supplies, solutions and equipment.  Checks these items to assure proper functioning.  Assists in transporting and positioning patients.  During surgery the surgical technologist pass instruments and other supplies to the surgeon and assistant.  They may cut sutures, hold retractors under the direction of the surgeon.  Helps with the instrument and sponge and sharp counts.  Helps with the care of specimens.  Assists with applying the dressing.  Maintains a professional profile.   Promotes cooperation, a positive attitude and assists in creating a safe environment for both patients and staff.  Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety. RESPONSIBILITES: Cares for the surgical patient in surgical operating room setting.  Assembles equipment, supplies, sutures and instruments for each assigned surgical procedure.  Scrubs on the basic level procedures for all specialty services and on complex surgical procedure ensuring maintenance of the surgical field.  Assists in cleaning, restocking and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of the schedules.  Tests operational efficiency of equipment and reports problems to the Clinician or nurse manager.  Assists in restocking storage and equipment supply areas. Attends in-service programs.  Involved in recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care.  Communicates instrumentation needs to CSS.  Assists in preparation of equipment for special procedures.  Reports/documents appropriate patient care information.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma.  Completion of a program for Surgical Technology from a nationally accredited educational program.  Surgical Technician certification (or equivalent experience /Current staff).  Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association required.  On Call required.  Summer in-house weekend and holidays rotation required.  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Recent surgical technologist experience.  Strong orthopedic and ophthalmology scrub experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, walking 90% of the time.   Lifting patients with assistance.  Pushing heavy objects.  As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs. Special Notes:Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.  This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.  This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.  Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:  Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screenMeet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).  Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.  The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Company Overview: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).  StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.     Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board. Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Created: 2026-03-10