Job Title: Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Location: Rochester, NY
Type: Travel Contract (13 Weeks)
Shift & Schedule: Evening/Night Shift | 4 x 10-Hour Shifts | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Flexibility Required)
Pay Rate:
Travel: $38 - $45/hr Including Stipend (Based on Experience)
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for an exciting Travel job in Rochester, NY.
Responsibilities
Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
Maintain sterile technique and ensure adherence to infection control standards.
Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Perform surgical counts according to facility protocols.
Anticipate surgeon and team needs throughout procedures.
Set up and manage equipment for laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, vascular, ENT, neurological, thoracic, and urological surgeries.
Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transport as needed.
Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol (Time-Out) procedures and sharps safety standards.
Participate in on-call coverage, weekend, and holiday rotations as required.
Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to support efficient surgical operations.
Follow decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing standards.
Required Qualifications
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Exception: Travelers who worked as a Surgical Technologist in New York prior to 2015 may qualify without CST certification.
Minimum 3 years of recent Surgical Technologist experience.
Previous travel experience required.
Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization processes, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols.
Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing surgical schedules.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience across multiple surgical specialties.
Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Experience supporting robotic, orthopedic, vascular, ENT, neurological, thoracic, and urological procedures.
Experience working in high-volume surgical services departments.
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.