Certified Surgical Technologist — Perioperative Scrub Expert

SCA Health; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is actively hiring Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) to join our team in New Jersey. You will scrub during operative procedures, prepare instruments for processing and assist with room turnover between cases. Prior CST training and BLS certification are highly valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway to grow within a network of ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, focused on patient-centered, value-based care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Experience as a CST preferred.
• Current CST certification preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS course within 90 days of employment or current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport to decontamination areas.
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Stamina for long procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is actively hiring Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) to join our team in New Jersey. You will scrub during operative procedures, prepare instruments for processing and assist with room turnover between cases. Prior CST training and BLS certification are highly valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway to grow within a network of ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, focused on patient-centered, value-based care.