Operating Room Technician II, (Certified Surgical Technologist) Perioperative Services

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Operating Room Technician II under direct supervision of a professional nurse to assist with surgical procedures and sterile technique. The role requires CST certification and CPR, with preferred 1 year of related experience.

Candidates must maintain professional appearance and adhere to hospital policies and safety standards. The technician will scrub for various procedures, support the surgical team, and participate in quality improvement activities,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• Certified CST by NBSTSA or equivalent required.
• AHA CPR certification required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scrubbed sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Provide support under direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices per standards.
• Participate in quality assessment and continuing education activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Education

Surgical Technician Program Graduate

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) by NBSTSA

AHA CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Operating Room Technician II position is to be under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. The OR Technician II performs various duties to assist with surgical procedures and related operating room activities. The OR Technician II delivers care as reflected in the Association of Surgical Technologists' Recommended Standards of Practice in a manner that is cost-effective without compromising quality of care. The OR Technician II possesses knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The OR Technician II demonstrates competency to scrub for minor/major surgical and endoscopic surgical procedures. An Operating Room technician II is a non-certified technician. The OR Technician II participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, participates in student teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists' Recommended Standards of Practice, AORN's Age Specific Competency Statements and demonstrates professional growth and development. Measurement of performance behavior is "as observed by Nurse Manager and/or Educational Specialist according to OR policy and procedure" unless otherwise indicated.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program. Certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or equivalent required. AHA CPR required. One (1) year of related experience preferred. Must maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance. Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with physicians and fellow workers. Must pay attention to detail. Must have excellent hand-eye coordination. Must be self-motivated and work in an efficient and effective manner. Must work in air-conditioned environment with temperature of 65-73 degrees and humidity of 45-55%. When assigned to pediatric cases, temperature may be up to 85-90 degrees F. Must wear hospital provided scrub attire while on duty. Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains and exposure to contagious disease via and body fluids. Potential for exposure to anesthesia waste gases, ethylene oxide, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure agents and radiation. Willingness to work with employees at various levels of skill, knowledge, and abilities.