Surgical Technician

MEP Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support perioperative registered nurses in the operating room, delivering age-specific patient care and maintaining a safe environment. You will monitor physiologic responses and anticipate the surgeon’s instrumentation needs to promote smooth procedures.

The role emphasizes organizing equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout each operation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or hold a certified surgical technologist credential.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Successful completion of departmental orientations and programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe surgical environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Assist in organizing equipment and supplies, anticipating needs during procedures.
• Follow risk reduction procedures, including safety practices related to lasers and electro-surgery.
• Collaborate effectively within the surgical team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Anticipate surgeon needs

Adherence to safety protocols

Strong communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or hold a certified surgical technologist credential

Job description

Role Overview

The Surgical Technician collaborates with perioperative registered nurses to organize and deliver individualized, age-specific patient care in the operating room. They ensure a safe environment, monitor patients' physiologic responses during surgery, and anticipate the surgeon’s instrumentation and equipment needs to promote smooth procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe surgical environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Assist in organizing equipment and supplies, anticipating needs during procedures.
• Follow risk reduction procedures, including safety practices related to lasers and electro-surgery.
• Collaborate effectively within the surgical team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or hold a certified surgical technologist credential.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Successful completion of departmental orientations and programs.

Key Skills

Attention to detail, teamwork, ability to anticipate surgeon needs, adherence to safety protocols, and strong communication skills.