OR Technician (Surgical Technologist), Operating Room

RWJBarnabas Health•Rahway, NJ

33d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist (ST) delivers care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the ASC/AST and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Surgical Technologist assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of owning an individual level of knowledge and experience and assuming responsibility for one's own professional advancement. The ST is an interdisciplinary team member utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ARC/ASTA Surgical Technology program including appropriate documented clinical hours
Minimum 1 year of work experience
Flexible and willing to learn new specialties and function well in a team setting
National Certification in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following specialties: Orthopedics, Podiatry, General Surgery including robot & laparoscopy, Urology and Vascular

Responsibilities

Scrub independently on surgical cases
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of sterile techniques
Understands the role of patient advocate in the surgical setting
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors
Responsible and accountable for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team
Communicates effectively and collaborates with physicians and other patient care providers
Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement
Other essential duties as required