Certified Surgical Tech

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist to support our Westwood, NJ team. The CST will assist the surgeon in the sterile field and perform scrub duties across various specialties, ensuring all sterile supplies and equipment are ready.

You will also support circulating duties under the RN circulator and uphold hospital policies. Ideal candidates have CST or NCC certification, BLS readiness within 14 days of hire, and a

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC certification required.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in sterile field per AORN standards.
• Perform scrub duties across varied procedures.
• Ensure sterile supplies and equipment are available for each case.
• Assist with circulating duties under RN supervision.
• Adhere to hospital, state, and departmental policies.

Skills

CST/NCC certification

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Surgery Certified Surgical Technician in Westwood,NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about thebenefits offeredfor this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• 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.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

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 direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
• Ensures adherence to Hospital, State, and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC.
• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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

Rate of pay isdeterminedbased on experience andeducation, andmay include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.