Surgical Technician Monday To Friday 9 Am To 5:30 PM 24797

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Surgical Technician.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of formal Surgical Technician program required.
• Certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discusses plan of care with assigned team each morning (including anesthesiologist) to identify and correct problems; assists in the preparation of the patient pr, intra, and postoperative phases as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates competence to scrub on all types of surgical procedures; performs tasks requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the circulating RN.
• Assists in setting up the room for procedure at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed by the circulating nurse of PCM; checks all equipment/instruments prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning; assembles needed supplies using preference cards.
• Assists with all Endoscopy procedures (i.e. EGD, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Rectograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP), Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) & Bronchoscopy, & TEE).
• Assist with Electroconvulsive Therapy procedures and special projects as assigned.
• Orders and maintains anesthesia supplies (including carts) working closely with the Director of Anesthesia and/or designee in identifying other anesthesia needs.
• Compiles and processes O.R. records into logbook, processes sterilization records and anesthesia log as appropriate.
• Orders O.R. materials from Central Supply and Storeroom regularly; keeps assigned Procedure Rooms and carts stocked with supplies; checks expiration dates of OR supplies/packages and instrumentation.
• Follows written procedures for sterilization (steam sterilization and Steris machines); knows the responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Participates in meetings, continuing education, in-service programs and educational workshops as required (mandatory and yearly hospital and departmental educational plans).
• Attends monthly unit meetings.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree