Certified Surgical Tech

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, is hiring a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams. The role involves assisting surgeons, performing scrub duties, and ensuring sterile supplies for varied procedures.

The ideal candidate holds CST or NCC certification, with BLS current or obtained within 14 days of hire; high school/GED and Surgical Technologist program graduate preferred. One year experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon in sterile field according to AORN Standards of Practice.
• Performs scrub duties in varied specialties/procedures.
• Ensures sterile supplies and equipment are available for the procedure.
• Assists with circulating duties under the RN circulator supervision.
• Adheres to Hospital, State, and departmental policies.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS certification

Education

High School 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.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financi al 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 the benefits offered for 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.

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 is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.