Surgical Scrub Tech — OR & Maternity Care

Atlantic Health; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room and maternity unit, performing sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient support under a nurse's direction.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technologist program completion, a high school diploma, 3–5 years' hospital scrub experience, and BLS certification; strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Scrub Tech in a Hospital Setting.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Checks and gathers all instruments for each case in assigned room with use of surgeon's preference card.
• Checks sterility tapes, dates, and integrity of wrappers.
• Opens sterile supplies for assigned cases, maintains a sterile field, and takes immediate action to correct any breaks in technique.
• Performs surgical scrub techniques and gown and glove procedures for self and surgical team.
• Arranges instruments, basins, sutures, and software in a precise manner for accurate count after the completion of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurses with counts of all sponges, cottonoids, needles, vessels loops, umbilical tape, penrose drains, and other devices and instruments.
• Uses all devices and instruments appropriately and performs the standard draping technique.
• Passes instruments to surgical team in a safe and efficient manner.
• Direct patient care: Assists with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and emotional support. Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.
• Assists patients with daily activities. Measures and records daily weights. Discontinues foley catheters. Measures and records vital signs, I&Os, and monitors patient condition.
• Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

3-5 years of experience as a Scrub Tech in a Hospital Setting

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Atlantic Health in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room and maternity unit, performing sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient support under a nurse's direction.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technologist program completion, a high school diploma, 3–5 years' hospital scrub experience, and BLS certification; strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.