Day-Shift Surgical Tech: Growth, Benefits & Impact

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center seeks a day shift, full-time Surgical Technologist (CST) in Westwood, NJ. The role supports the surgeon in the sterile field and performs scrub duties across specialties to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include CST or NCC certification, NJ CEU compliance, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred candidates have a Surgical Technologist program background and at least one year of CST experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC required.
• 15 hours of continuing education annually to remain qualified in NJ.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire/transfer and before direct patient care.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year as CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in sterile field per AORN standards.
• Perform scrub duties across varied specialties/procedures.
• Ensure sterile supplies and equipment are available for the procedure.
• Assist with circulating duties under RN circulator supervision.
• Adhere to hospital, state and departmental policies.

Skills

Scrub duties

Circulating duties

Teamwork

Education

CST or NCC certification

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center seeks a day shift, full-time Surgical Technologist (CST) in Westwood, NJ. The role supports the surgeon in the sterile field and performs scrub duties across specialties to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include CST or NCC certification, NJ CEU compliance, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred candidates have a Surgical Technologist program background and at least one year of CST experience.