Certified Surgical Technologist - FT - 7a-5p - Same Day Surgery - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

14d•$35 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports surgical procedures in the Same Day Surgery department at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center. The role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, supports patient and team safety, and contributes to high-quality patient outcomes through collaboration with peers, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. The position requires maintaining professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and unit requirements, and maintaining professional surgical technologist certification as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
Certification through NCCT or NBSTSA.
BLS certification.
Competency in surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving, setting up a sterile field, and safe patient transfer.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology or a related field.
1–2 years of experience as a scrub tech in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Apply aseptic principles and practices, including surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving.
Assemble supplies according to patient and procedure requirements; set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies for the operation.
Assist with draping the patient and operative area.
Anticipate and meet the surgeon’s needs for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies by monitoring the procedure.
Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse and report discrepancies according to policy.
Monitor aseptic technique and take corrective measures if contamination occurs.
Assist with care, handling, and disposition of specimens according to policy.
Inspect instruments, trays, and packages for sterility, completeness, and absence of bioburden; ensure instruments function properly before use.
Receive and label solutions and medications on the sterile field, verifying them with an RN team member.
Participate in Universal Protocol sign-in, time-out, and sign-out procedures.
Participate in fire risk assessment and ensure fire-safety measures are met and communicated.
Understand the use of equipment in patient-care areas; promptly report malfunctioning equipment or instruments and request that they be removed and sequestered for investigation.
Maintain sharps safety during handling, transfer, and disposal, and direct team members in safe handling within the sterile field.
Maintain an organized sterile back table and follow point-of-use instrument cleaning standards, including pre-cleaning instruments before delivery to the SPD decontamination area.
Assist with OR cleanup as needed and maintain safety measures.
Maintain professional working relationships with team members.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and organizational and unit mandates; maintain professional ST certification as required.
Collaborate with peers, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to support team efforts and safe, high-quality patient outcomes while promoting PRIDE values.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.