Surgical Tech

HiredFirst; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 70,479 - 79,352; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Surgical Technologist with a focus on cardiovascular procedures. The position involves preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting surgical teams. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, CST or TS-C certification, and at least two years of recent cardiovascular experience. Applicants must also be able to comply with facility vaccination requirements and support standby shifts. This is a day shift role located in Lodi, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C certification required.
• BLS/CPR certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years recent cardiovascular surgical tech experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing operating rooms for procedures.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field.
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Pass instruments to surgeons during procedures.
• Assist with retraction and intraoperative support.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgical tech experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CST or TS-C certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Location: California 95240

Pay: $1,549 – $1,744/week

Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)

Shift Notes: Day shift with evening, night, and weekend standby requirements

Experience Required: Cardiovascular (CV/Heart) experience – minimum 2 years (recent)

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team in preparing operating rooms for procedures
• Establish and maintain a sterile field using proper aseptic techniques
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to cases
• Pass instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during procedures
• Assist with retraction and intraoperative support as needed
• Perform instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with RN per protocol
• Monitor, clean, and maintain surgical equipment and supplies
• Transport patients and assist with clerical and support duties as assigned
• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and hospital standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C certification (Required)
• BLS/CPR certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years recent cardiovascular (CV) surgical tech experience (Required)
• Operating room or scrub tech experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility vaccination requirements
• Must be able to support standby shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Cardiovascular (heart) surgery experience is mandatory