Interventional Surgical Tech, Certified, Operating Room, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Com

Commuter Benefit Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist during surgeries, maintain sterile equipment, and manage instrument trays and supplies. The role requires teamwork with surgeons and nurses to ensure safety and efficiency in the operating room.

Candidates should have a formal surgical technology program, NBSTSA certification, and CPR. Experience or internship in surgical technology is preferred; robotic surgery competency may be required after assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training required.
• Certification through the NBSTSA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and RNs by performing routine, technical and related duties during surgical operations.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure clean equipment for each procedure and between cases.
• Provide for tray inventory, instrument maintenance, supplies, and MD requests.

Skills

CST Certification

CPR Certification

Robotic Surgery

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

NBSTSA Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist surgeons and registered nurses by performing routine, technical, and related duties during surgical operations. To provide safe and competent care to all patients in a variety of age groups and function effectively with a variety of patient physical and emotional disabilities. To be responsible for the daily cleaning and processing of equipment, providing for the between case turnover by removing, cleaning, and decontamination of equipment used by the team, and ensuring clean equipment for each procedure. Be the resource person for assigned specialty including, but not limited to, tray inventory, maintenance of specialty instruments, supplies, ordering of instruments and MD requests.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training required. Certification is required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years experience or completion of a formal internship through an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

SPECIAL SKILLS

CST and member of the Association of Surgical Technologist preferred. CPR Certification required. Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, effectively solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. In accordance with the AST Guidelines, the certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the competency assessment for Robotic surgery.

In accordance with the AST Guidelines, the certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the competency assessment for Robotic surgery.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $32.36 - $40.45 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

About us

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.