Surgical Tech - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Summit Health•Florham Park, NJ

6d•$31 - $38

About The Position

The Surgical Tech supports surgical procedures in an ambulatory surgery center by maintaining sterile technique, preparing and managing instruments and supplies, assisting physicians, and helping ensure a safe environment for patients. The role follows the RN’s plan of care for surgical patients, adheres to policies for patient verification, time-outs, medication and solution handling, specimen handling, counts, and sterilization, and maintains equipment and supply readiness. The position also contributes to quality outcomes through ongoing learning, teaching aseptic technique, attending relevant meetings, and serving on ASC committees. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., four shifts per week. The role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification.
National certification as an OR Technician.
2–4 years of experience required; 5–8 years preferred.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance.
Successful completion of initial competency verification for the clinical area.
Physical ability to push and pull, lift heavy objects or carts, move around the workplace, use hand and finger dexterity, maintain balance while climbing, bending, or reaching, and sustain prolonged standing, bending, walking, or other activity.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to chemicals, chemotherapy and fumes, loud noises, radiation, sharps, latex, and unplanned or unexpected exposures.

Nice To Haves

Diploma from a vocational or technical school.
Graduation from an OR Technician Program.
Previous experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.
Experience with standard surgical equipment and instruments and specific patient care.

Responsibilities

Handle and pass instruments and supplies appropriately during procedures.
Monitor the sterile field for breaks in technique and take corrective action; follow aseptic technique for gowning, gloving, and draping.
Check equipment functionality before use, assist the physician with equipment, and report malfunctions.
Handle specimens and perform counts according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate supply and inventory levels, acquire needed supplies, pick supplies using preference lists, and revise physician preference lists on an ongoing basis.
Anticipate equipment and supply needs, maintain room supplies, clean equipment and instruments before and after use, and participate in evaluations of new supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Assist with patient transfers and positioning, collaborate in room preparation, and complete room turnover within acceptable timeframes.
Apply correct sterilization methods, timeframes, and indicators; use sterilizers safely, maintain monitoring logs, and inform the charge nurse of deviations from sterilization parameters.
Follow the RN-developed plan of care, verify patient identity, allergies, and surgical site, and note abnormalities, limitations, injuries, prior injuries, and internal devices.
Follow policy and procedure for surgical time-outs.
Handle drugs and solutions according to policy, label containers, read medication and solution details aloud with the nurse, communicate medication information to the surgeon, and monitor irrigation solutions to help estimate blood loss.
Seek learning opportunities, demonstrate skills that contribute to quality outcomes, assist with teaching aseptic technique, attend relevant seminars and meetings, and serve as an ASC committee member.
Perform other job duties as required.