Certified Surgical Technician - Per Diem - Warren Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

60d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.

NJ Requirement: Certification required upon hire.
PA Requirement: Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate.
A New Graduate, requires certificate within six (6) months of hiring date.
Acceptable certifications include one of the following: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – 1 year renewal cycle OR National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – 2 year renewal cycle
On-the-job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period.

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Assists with draping sterile field
Passes instruments, retractors and suture etc., to surgeon during procedure
Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely
Handles sharps and mediations following OR safety policies