Must have BLS and Surg Tech certification (NBSTSA highly preferred). Minimal of 3 years recent experience (within past 4 years) in operating room in an acute care facility of similar or same level as Upstate (Level 1 trauma center/or teaching hospital) or in an equivalent size facility in the specialty area (adults or peds). Scrub experience is required. Operating room experience should be in general surgery and specialty areas i.e. ortho neurosurgery trauma vascular ENT bariatric GU GYN. No First Assist in New York State. First time travelers will only be considered if experienced in hospitals of equal size. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.