Per Diem- Technician Surgical

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental plans

403b with match

Wellness program

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Onsite day care

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center in New Jersey seeks a surgical technologist to perform technical/clinical functions in Preoperative Nursing Practice under RN supervision, prepare rooms for surgical cases, maintain aseptic technique intraoperatively, and supply instrumentation as required.

Requires completion of an accredited surgical technology program or NBSTSA credential, plus annual continuing education. Offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a 403b with company match.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent credential.
• Maintains a certified surgical technologist credential (NBSTSA or successor).
• Annual continuing education of 15 hours is required.
• Military or federal service training in surgical tech is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical/clinical functions of Preoperative Nursing Practice under RN supervision.
• Responsible for room preparation for the surgical case.
• Maintains aseptic technique intraoperatively.
• Provides instrumentation and supplies as required.
• Knowledgeable in applicable surgical procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Intraoperative support

Room preparation

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Certified surgical technologist (NBSTSA) or equivalent

Annual 15 hours continuing education

Military/US Public Health Service training acceptable

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Performs technical/clinical functions of Preoperative Nursing Practice under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for room preparation for the surgical case, maintaining aseptic technique intraoperatively, and providing instrumentation and supplies as required. Knowledgeable in all applicable surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists OR holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, OR other nationally recognized credentialing organization approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services OR has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, OR Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; OR is in the service of the federal government, to the extent that individual is performing surgical technology duties related to that service: OR provides evidence that the person was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility as stated under the Surgical Technologist Bill dated December 20, 2011. In addition, effective December 20, 2012, surgical technologists must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Organization

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, a division of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph’s Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph’s physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available – to our patients, their families and the community.

More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.