Surgical Technologist

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

31d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons and clinical staff. This role requires knowledge of urology instrumentation, endoscopic equipment, and New Jersey facility regulations to ensure safe, high-quality care in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred (NBSTSA or NCCT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Familiarity with aseptic technique, surgical instruments, and endoscopic equipment
Understanding of patient safety protocols and regulatory compliance
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Effective communication with surgeons, nursing, anesthesia, and ASC staff
Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment
Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient OR workflow
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in urology, endoscopy, or ambulatory surgery settings
Experience specifically with: Urology endoscopic procedures and cameras
Laser systems (e.g., holmium)
Urologic implants and stents
Knowledge of ASC operations and New Jersey health facility standards

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms for urology procedures (e.g., prostate biopsy, vasectomy, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP/TURBT, laser procedures)
Select, assemble, check, and organize trays, instruments, scopes, lasers, and disposables
Verify proper functioning of endoscopic video towers, light sources, irrigation systems, and laser equipment
Perform counts of instruments, needles, sponges, and sharps with the circulating nurse according to policy
Ensure availability of specialty supplies (e.g., stents, catheters, guidewires, baskets)
Maintain sterile field and technique throughout procedures
Anticipate surgeon needs and deliver instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner
Handle scopes and endoscopic instrumentation with precision
Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
Handles drugs and solutions according to policy
Assist in patient transfer and positioning (e.g., lithotomy) as directed
Support adherence to laser safety and other facility protocols
Participate in surgical time-outs and safety checks per NJ ASC regulations
Assist in efficient room turnover, including instrument point-of-use cleaning and equipment care
Dispose of biohazardous materials in accordance with facility and New Jersey health regulations
Restock and prepare operating rooms for subsequent cases
Coordinate with sterile processing for reprocessing of instruments.
Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.
Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.
Utilizes down time constructively.