Surgical Technician- Vein Procedures (Part-Time)
About The Position
Alliance Orthopedics is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures and prepare patients, rooms, instruments, and equipment for scheduled operations. The position supports orthopedic, pain management, spinal surgery, podiatry, and vascular procedures, with an emphasis on delivering exceptional service and working effectively as part of the operating-room team. Experience or advanced knowledge in an orthopedic setting is considered ideal. The Surgical Technologist works under the direct supervision of the peri-operative nurse and is accountable for their own practice and surgical technique. The role includes maintaining safe, quality patient care; supporting the operative schedule; preparing and processing instruments and equipment; maintaining preference cards, inventories, and required documentation; and contributing to quality management and performance improvement activities. The position is part-time, with work on Tuesdays in Old Bridge from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Thursdays in Bloomfield from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Flexible hours and coverage of other perioperative team roles may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or equivalent credential.
- At least one year of experience is required in a hospital or multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center setting.
- BLS certification is required.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Nice To Haves
- Recent surgical technician experience.
- Experience or advanced knowledge in an orthopedic setting.
- Experience in orthopedics, pain management, spinal surgery, podiatry, or vascular specialties.
- Ability to communicate in additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon during procedures and prepare patients, rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled cases.
- Take responsibility for personal practice and surgical technique under the direct supervision of the peri-operative nurse.
- Meet job performance and clinical competence standards for the Surgical Scrub Technician and non-licensed patient care assistant.
- Adhere to Center patient-care standards, policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
- Help maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Maintain surgeon preference case data and physician preference cards, updating them as needed.
- Maintain instrument and equipment inventory and select instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled operating-room cases.
- Monitor and document information in Center logs to meet regulatory requirements.
- Support the operative schedule safely and effectively, adapting to added operations, cancellations, and changes in the plan of care.
- Identify problems and assist the perioperative registered nurse in developing and implementing resolutions.
- Participate in the Center’s quality management and performance improvement monitoring, including assisting with presentations and reports.
- Perform responsibilities in soiled and clean utility rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Change gas cylinders as necessary, communicate the need for replacement tanks, and report system problems or difficulties.
- Assume duties of other perioperative non-licensed team members as necessary and assist in all areas of the Center.
- Seek learning opportunities, develop skills as a peri-operative staff member, promote cooperation, and minimize disruption to the work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
