Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Full-time Hours Variable

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Full-time Hours Variable

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population; who will assist with the preoperative preparation of the patient for assigned surgical procedures including prepping and positioning the patient. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cares for the surgical patient in an ambulatory 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization

OR: Successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Commissioned Corps

OR: May be employed to practice surgical technology during the 12 month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation proving that the individual holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential.

OR: Provide evidence that the individual was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015.

Preferred Qualifications: Acute care surgical technologist experience. Strong orthopedic and ophthalmology scrub experience.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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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 Medicine's Employee Health Services

• • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

• • Meet 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 .

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay : for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions

• Shift Differentials : Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Job Number: 2602772

Official Job Title: : TH CTS Operating Room Associate

Job Field : Operating Room

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Operating Room

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Variable Shift Hours: : tbd after orientation completed Pass Days: : Variable

Posting Start Date : Sep 14, 2026

Posting End Date : Sep 28, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Salary: : $76469 - $96981 / year

Salary Grade: : SL2

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID: 2602772