Certified Surgical Tech / CST

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technician (CST) in Westwood, NJ. Join a team at a Pascack Valley Medical Center location with a focus on top patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring proper supplies for procedures, while following hospital policies and NJ requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC credential.
• Annual 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified in NJ.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgeon in the sterile field per AORN Standards.
• Performs scrub duties in varied specialties/procedures.
• Ensures sterile supplies and equipment are ready for each case.
• Assists with circulating duties under RN supervision.
• Adheres to hospital, state, and departmental policies.

Skills

CST/NCC certified

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 (CST) 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, tuition assistance, 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 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.

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