Surgical Tech, Certified, Operating Room, Full Time Day
About The Position
Assist surgeons and registered nurses by performing routine, technical, and related duties during surgical operations. Provide safe and competent care to patients across a variety of age groups and with different physical and emotional disabilities. Perform daily cleaning and processing of equipment, including between-case turnover, removal, cleaning, and decontamination of equipment, and ensure clean equipment is available for each procedure. Serve as the resource person for an assigned specialty, including tray inventory, specialty instrument maintenance, and ordering instruments, supplies, and physician-requested items. In accordance with AST Guidelines, a certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the robotic surgery competency assessment. This position is located at The Valley Health System-Ridgewood and works the day shift. The pay range is $32.36–$40.45 per hour. Individual salaries vary based on role, experience, education, and licensure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training.
- Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- CPR certification.
- Ability to perform work accurately, with attention to detail, within specified time periods.
- Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff.
- Ability to adapt flexibly to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems effectively, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience, or completion of a formal internship through an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
- CST and membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons and registered nurses with routine, technical, and related duties during surgical operations.
- Provide safe and competent care to patients across varied age groups and with physical and emotional disabilities.
- Clean and process equipment daily and perform between-case turnover, including removing, cleaning, and decontaminating equipment.
- Ensure clean equipment is available for each procedure.
- Serve as the resource person for an assigned specialty, including managing tray inventory, maintaining specialty instruments, and ordering instruments, supplies, and physician requests.
- Assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the required robotic surgery competency assessment.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision discount program
- Group term life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefit plans
- Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Wellness time off
- Extended illness
- Retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
- Daycare discounts at various facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
