Acute Care, Autoclave, Centralized Operations/Management, Clinical Medicine, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Healthcare, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management
Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) – Travel Contract
Location: Flushing, NY 11355
Schedule: Mid Shift | 5x8-Hour Shifts
Shift Timing: 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks (Temp-to-Hire)
Job Overview
A leading acute care hospital in Flushing, NY is seeking an experienced Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) for an 8-week travel assignment supporting Surgical Services and Central Sterile Processing operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization procedures, and central sterile processing workflows in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role requires excellent technical ability, attention to detail, and the capability to support high-volume surgical operations efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Operate autoclaves and gas sterilization systems following safety protocols
- Support operating room and central sterile processing workflows
- Perform decontamination, assembly, inspection, and packaging of surgical instruments
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and sterilization standards
- Assist surgical teams with instrument readiness and supply management
- Maintain inventory control and organize surgical equipment and supplies
- Safely handle heavy equipment, carts, and instrument trays
- Maintain accurate sterilization and processing documentation
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Central Processing experience required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, autoclaves, and gas sterilizers required
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Physical ability to lift, pull, and push heavy equipment as needed
Certifications Required
- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) Certification required
- Central Service Technician Certification required
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist course completion preferred
- On-the-job Surgical Tech training experience accepted
- Minimum 3 years of Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred
- Prior experience in high-volume acute care hospital settings preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.