Surgical Technologist I - Plastic Reconstructive - Per Diem Days (7am-3:30pm)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to assist in instrument handling, sterilization, and sterile technique in the operating room. The role supports the surgical team, ensuring patient safety and efficient procedures.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program with preferred certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist. It emphasizes adherence to policy, quality care, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program or appropriate training program.
• Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard policies for cleaning and handling instruments.
• Maintains inventory and counts sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Assists in proper disposal of contaminated needles and syringes.
• Supports room setup according to surgeon preferences and case needs.
• Performs decontamination, disinfection, sterilization of instruments.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to plan care and adjust as needed.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program or appropriate training program

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist I is responsible for cleaning and handling instruments following standard policies while maintaining updated record.

A day in the life of a Surgical Technologist I at Hackensack MeridianHealth can be described as follows:

• Follows policy in standardization of set-ups and utilization of surgeon preference and assumes responsibility for the care and proper handling of instruments by neatly organizing all instrumentation before returning to decontamination room and returning all clean supplies to designated areas.
• Maintains count of sponges, needles, instruments and administrates and labels medications all accordingly to established policy.
• Handles specimens according to O.R. Policy and Procedures.
• Controls contamination and provides for decontamination, disinfections, sterilization and sanitation of instruments and equipment.
• Removes used equipment and properly disposes of contaminated needles and syringes at end of procedures.
• Participates in team conference to plan care and evaluates effectiveness of patient care and assists circulator in revising plan of care.
• Maintains ST skills proficiency checklist up to date by checking off equipment and cases, circulating or scrub when rotated through specialty areas.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program or appropriate training program.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $37.17 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.