Job Description

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: New York, NY (ZIP Code: 10011)

Start Date: October 27, 2025

Shift: Days – 10:45 AM to 7:00 PM

Schedule: Monday to Friday (5 days/week, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate:

• Local: $49/hour
• Traveler: $57/hour
• Approx. Gross Weekly: $1,995.00
• Approx. Net Weekly: $1,828.75

Job Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technician will provide surgical assistance to residents and attending physicians in the oral surgery clinic and dental ambulatory OR/procedure room. The ideal candidate will have recent hands-on experience and be highly proficient in surgical setup, patient care, and clinical support duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to surgical chairs, screen patients, and review medical records to confirm readiness for surgery.
• Provide continuous "four-handed" assistance to clinicians during procedures.
• Disinfect and prepare countertops, mayo stands, and equipment prior to procedures.
• Set up sterile instruments, surgical trays, and equipment in the operatory.
• Take radiographs as requested (pre-, intra-, and post-operatively).
• Restock cabinets/drawers and maintain inventory of surgical/medical supplies.
• Assist with monitoring vital signs, suctioning, and instrument handling during procedures.
• Break down and sanitize rooms post-procedure; dispose of medical waste properly.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant Certification – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Certified Surgical Technician experience – Required
• 3 years of experience required; 5 years preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and respond quickly during emergency situations
• Proficiency in assisting with dental/oral surgeries and working in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Associate's Degree – Required

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

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