Interventional Surgical Tech - OR | Evening Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Discount Programs

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Time Off

Wellness Center Membership Discount

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and nurses, perform sterile processing, and ensure readiness of instruments between cases. The role includes instrument maintenance, tray inventory, and assisting with robotic surgery after competency assessment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, NBSTSA certification, and at least 2 years of experience or an accredited internship.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience or completion of a formal internship through an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• CST and member of the Association of Surgical Technologists 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and registered nurses by performing routine, technical, and related duties during surgical operations.
• Provide safe and competent care to all patients in a variety of age groups.
• Be responsible for daily cleaning and processing of equipment, and turnover between cases by removing, cleaning, and decontaminating equipment.
• Serve as the resource person for assigned specialty, including tray inventory and maintenance of specialty instruments.
• Order instruments and MD requests; support robotic surgery cases after competency assessment.

Job description

The Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and nurses, perform sterile processing, and ensure readiness of instruments between cases. The role includes instrument maintenance, tray inventory, and assisting with robotic surgery after competency assessment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, NBSTSA certification, and at least 2 years of experience or an accredited internship.