Certified Surgical Technologist - FT - 12p-12a - Operating Room - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

15h•$35 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports safe, high-quality surgical care in the Operating Room at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center. The role prepares the sterile field and supplies, assists the surgical team throughout procedures, maintains aseptic technique, and follows established safety and procedural policies. The position is listed as full time, with a 12 p.m.–12 a.m. schedule. The technologist collaborates with nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members; contributes to safe patient outcomes; maintains professional and technical knowledge; and keeps required professional certification current. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification through NCCT or NBSTSA.
BLS certification.
Competencies 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.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
1–2 years of experience as a Scrub Tech in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Apply principles and practices of asepsis, including surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving.
Assemble supplies according to the patient’s and procedure’s requirements.
Set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies for the operation; assist with draping the patient and operative area.
Anticipate and provide the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies while monitoring procedural progress.
Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse, and report discrepancies according to policy.
Maintain 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 evidence 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 and use equipment in patient-care areas; promptly report malfunctioning equipment or instruments and request their removal and appropriate sequestration for investigation.
Maintain sharps safety in handling, transfer, and disposal, and direct team members in safe handling within the sterile field.
Maintain an organized sterile back table; follow point-of-use instrument-cleaning standards and apply pre-cleansing solution before delivering instruments to the SPD decontamination area.
Assist with operating-room cleanup as necessary.
Maintain safety measures and professional working relationships with team members.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and organizational and unit mandates; achieve and maintain professional ST certification as required.
Collaborate with peers, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to support team efforts and high-quality, safe patient outcomes while promoting PRIDE values.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members (22.5 hours per week or above).
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, 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.