Surgical Tech OR

Pascack Valley Medical Center•Westwood, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Surgical Technician in Westwood, NJ. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT – Certification.
Annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of NJ.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

High School or GED equivalent.
Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program.
Minimum of one (1) year as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the surgeon in the sterile field according to AORN Standards of Practice Recommendations.
Performs scrub duties in varied specialties/procedures.
Ensures that the case has the necessary sterile supplies and equipment for that surgeon and procedure.
Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
Ensure adherence to Hospital, State, and departmental policies and procedures.