OR Surgical Tech – Day Shift, CST Certified

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST) for day shift, full-time work in Westwood, NJ. The role entails assisting the surgeon in the sterile field, performing scrub duties, and ensuring all necessary sterile supplies and equipment are available for procedures.

The ideal candidate will have CST or NCCT certification, BLS, and ongoing continuing education. Preferred candidates hold a surgical technologist program graduate background and a high

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT – Certification.
• 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

• Assist the surgeon in the sterile field according to AORN Standards of Practice Recommendations.
• Perform scrub duties in varied specialties/procedures.
• Ensure case has necessary sterile supplies and equipment for the surgeon and procedure.
• Assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulator.
• Adhere to Hospital, State, and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

CST Certification

NCCT Certification

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST) for day shift, full-time work in Westwood, NJ. The role entails assisting the surgeon in the sterile field, performing scrub duties, and ensuring all necessary sterile supplies and equipment are available for procedures.

The ideal candidate will have CST or NCCT certification, BLS, and ongoing continuing education. Preferred candidates hold a surgical technologist program graduate background and a high