Surgical Technician - Perioperative - RMC - Full-time - Days

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our team in the operating room. The role supports surgeons and staff by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring the sterile field is maintained, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon during procedures.

The position is a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) with a primary shift from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and on-call requirements including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Understands the procedure and anticipates surgeon needs.

Responsibilities

• Works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients.
• Maintains sterile field and passes instruments and supplies as needed.
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures.

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range

$27.59 - $35.86

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Hours of Work: Primary Shift- 7a-5:30p, includes weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call requirements

• Works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Possesses the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure through maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure. Assists the surgeon by