Certified Surgical Tech - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time Surgical Technician to assist surgeons in the sterile field per AORN standards. The role requires CST or NCC certification and BLS within 14 days of hire, plus 15 hours of continuing education annually.

Preferred one year as a CST and graduation from a Surgical Technologist program. The hospital offers a modern facility with comprehensive services including an ED, maternity center, imaging, and

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of NJ.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time Surgical Technician to assist surgeons in the sterile field per AORN standards. The role requires CST or NCC certification and BLS within 14 days of hire, plus 15 hours of continuing education annually.

Preferred one year as a CST and graduation from a Surgical Technologist program. The hospital offers a modern facility with comprehensive services including an ED, maternity center, imaging, and