Surgical Assistant

Job Details

Description

A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary

The Surgical Assistant Student works under direct supervision to support both surgical or sterile processing teams, gaining hands-on experience in perioperative services and instrument sterilization. This role requires provisional certification from an accredited CST or CRCST program, with the expectation of obtaining full certification within six (6) months of employment.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

Surgical Support (CST-Aligned):

• Assist in preparing the operating room and sterile field
• Perform basic surgical scrubbing techniques under supervision
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and team members during procedures
• Support turnover between surgical cases and adherence to infection prevention protocols
• Comply with AORN and AST standards of practice

Sterile Processing Support (CRCST-Aligned)

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays
• Operate sterilization equipment in compliance with facility and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles and quality assurance logs
• Ensure proper instrument handling, tracking, and storage

General Duties

• Communicate effectively with surgical, nursing, and sterile processing staff
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control regulations
• Participate in ongoing training, evaluations, and clinical supervision

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Provisional certification from an accredited CST or CRCST program
• Recent completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing program
• Hands-on experience with basic OR procedures, instrument handling, and sterilization techniques
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, surgical terminology, and infection control standards
• Experience using sterilization equipment and tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a surgical or sterile processing setting
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, and sterilization processes
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Certifications or Licenses

• Eligibility to obtain full certification within six (6) months of employment from one of the following:
• NBSTSA – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST)
• NCCT – National Center for Competency Testing (CST)
• HSPA/IAHCSMM – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (CRCST)
  

Work Schedule

• Rotating Schedule – including days, evenings, and weekends

Salary Range

• $22.00

Benefits

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at [email protected]