Per Diem Surgical Technologist – Preop & OR Prep

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to perform technical/clinical functions under direct supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities include room preparation for surgical cases, maintaining aseptic technique intraoperatively, and providing instrumentation and supplies as required. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited surgical technology program or holds a CST credential, with ongoing CEU requirement of 15 hours annually; prior experience is considered but not required.

Qualifications

• Completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• Holds and maintains a CST credential or equivalent approved credentialing.
• Must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually (CEU) as of Dec 20, 2012.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for the surgical case.
• Maintain aseptic technique intraoperatively.
• Provide instrumentation and supplies as required during procedures.
• Be knowledgeable in applicable surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Aseptic technique

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

Job description

St. Joseph's Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to perform technical/clinical functions under direct supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities include room preparation for surgical cases, maintaining aseptic technique intraoperatively, and providing instrumentation and supplies as required. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited surgical technology program or holds a CST credential, with ongoing CEU requirement of 15 hours annually; prior experience is considered but not required.