Certified Surgical Technologist I - Per Diem - Mahwah, NJ

Hospital for Special Surgery • Mahwah, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist I provides support to the surgical team at the Northern NJ Surgery Center in Mahwah, New Jersey, helping ensure the highest quality of patient care. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses during surgery using best practices in sterile technique; assembling, maintaining, and tracking surgical instruments and equipment; and inspecting packaged items for integrity. The technologist also performs pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical counts according to AORN standards and maintains the integrity of the surgical field during procedures. Collaboration with the team to promote patient safety is central to the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA certification required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver certification required.
• One year of experience required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work as a team player and think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Active participation in seeking solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses during surgery using best practices in sterile technique.
• Assemble, maintain, and track surgical instruments and equipment.
• Inspect packaged items to ensure their integrity.
• Conduct pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical counts according to AORN standards.
• Maintain the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to promote patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED