Surgical Technologist I - Precision OR Support

Hospital for Special Surgery; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in Mahwah is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Magnet surgical team at our Northern NJ center. You will assist the surgeon and nurses, prepare sterile instruments, and help maintain a safe, efficient operating room.

The role requires a Surgical Technology program graduate with NBSTSA and Heartsaver certifications, and at least 1 year of OR experience. This is a full-time day shift based in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• NBSTSA Certification required; American Heart Association Heartsaver certification required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
• Preferred: central processing, sterilization, OR instrumentation, power equipment and orthopedic implants.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses in surgery using sterile technique.
• Assemble, maintain and track surgical instruments and equipment.
• Inspect all packaged items to ensure integrity.
• Conduct pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts per AORN standards.
• Maintain the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
• Collaborate with team to promote patient safety and efficient turnover.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Critical thinking

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

NBSTSA Certification

American Heart Association Heartsaver

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery in Mahwah is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Magnet surgical team at our Northern NJ center. You will assist the surgeon and nurses, prepare sterile instruments, and help maintain a safe, efficient operating room.

The role requires a Surgical Technology program graduate with NBSTSA and Heartsaver certifications, and at least 1 year of OR experience. This is a full-time day shift based in New Jersey.