Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery

Saint Michaels Medical Center•Newark, NJ

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) prepares sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures, maintains the sterile field, and provides intraoperative support to surgeons and the surgical team. The role supports patient safety, infection prevention, and efficient operating room workflow, including cardiac surgery and open-heart procedures. Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in Newark, New Jersey. It is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute and provides cardiac treatments and procedures, including open-heart surgery.

Requirements

Must be a cardiac surgical technician with experience in open-heart surgery.
High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, is required for new hires effective April 2014.
Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years of experience; surgical-setting experience preferred.
Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in generalized surgical specialties, such as GYN, general surgery, and plastics.
Experience scrubbing at least minor procedures in specialty surgical areas, such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, or urology.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.

Responsibilities

Prepare and organize sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout assigned cases.
Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons during procedures.
Perform surgical counts according to patient safety protocols.
Inspect instruments and equipment to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and sterility.
Assist with operating room setup and turnover between cases.
Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff.
Support emergency and urgent surgical procedures as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation related to surgical supplies and instruments.