Surgical Technologist I Southwest Facility

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy seeks a Surgical Technologist to be part of the surgical team. You will provide essential support during surgeries, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality while collaborating with healthcare professionals. This role requires relevant experience, certification, and a commitment to patient care across various demographics.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience, graduate of an accredited surgical tech program with at least 200 hours of clinical rotations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification (AHA required).
• Ability to scrub, set up, and maintain a sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise as a scrub nurse during surgery.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to deliver care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy.

Skills

Scrubbing

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduated from accredited surgical tech program

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral part of the surgical team, providing expertise as a scrub nurse. The ST collaborates closely with the Registered Nurse to plan and deliver care to patients during surgery and to meet the needs of the surgeon. The role involves providing appropriate patient care across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The ST is responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with Administrative Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 0-2 years of experience, graduate of an accredited surgical tech program with at least 200 hours of clinical rotations.
• High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification (AHA required).
• Ability to scrub, set up, and maintain a sterile field, and perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist across all surgical specialties.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications:

National Surgical Tech certification (CST). An individual with this credential has the knowledge and experience to operate a skin stapler for wound closure under the surgeon’s supervision.

Please note that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing requirement must be fulfilled through internal resources; external RQI providers are not accepted for compliance.

Overview

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have served the community for over 100 years. We offer a wide range of medical and surgical services, including minimally invasive and outpatient procedures. Our services include the area's only inpatient oncology unit, Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, Lactation Support Center, and more. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility in downtown Bakersfield, and Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed hospital serving the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is part of Dignity Health, providing trusted, compassionate care to Bakersfield and Kern County since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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