Day Shift Certified Surgical Tech – Growth & Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Hillsdale (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist the surgeon in the sterile field per AORN standards. Responsibilities include scrub duties, ensuring sterile supplies, and assisting with circulating tasks under RN supervision.

Qualified candidates hold CST or NCC certification, complete 15 hours CE annually, and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire; preferred candidates have HS or GED, completed

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Minimum of one year as a Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist the surgeon in the sterile field per AORN standards. Responsibilities include scrub duties, ensuring sterile supplies, and assisting with circulating tasks under RN supervision.

Qualified candidates hold CST or NCC certification, complete 15 hours CE annually, and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire; preferred candidates have HS or GED, completed