Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room - FT Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support procedures across multiple service lines and assist the RN/Surgical Coordinator and CAP Educator. You will manage instrumentation, maintain records, and uphold safety standards in the operating room.

The role requires at least 2 years of surgical tech experience, certification as CST or equivalent, and strong communication skills. Starting hourly rate is $40.27, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Proficient in two services with precept experience in one.
• AST CST certification or NJ-exempt equivalent per law.

Responsibilities

• Assists Level III RN coordinator/Surgical Coordinator and/or educator with inventory, instrumentation, and in-service education.
• Oversees the orientation for new ST I team members and precepts them.
• Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments; labels medications as required by policy.
• Cleans and handles instruments; ensures proper decontamination and sterile technique.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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 (ST) II at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is proficient in supporting procedures in multiple service lines and supports the Clinical Level III Registered Nurse(RN)/Surgical Coordinator. Assists the Central Assessment Program (CAP) Care Coordinator and the CAP Educator to maintain instrumentation. Cleans and handles instruments following standard policies while maintaining updated records.

• Performs all job functions of a ST I as needed, in addition to the ST II job functions outlined below.
• Assists the Level III Registered Nurse coordinator/Surgical Coordinator and/or educator with inventory, instrumentation, and in-service education.
• Oversees the orientation for new ST I team members and precepts them.
• 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 the decontamination room and returning all clean supplies to designated areas.
• Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments, and labels medications all according to established policy.
• Handles specimens according to Operating Room (OR) Policy and Procedures.
• Controls contamination and provides for decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation of instruments and equipment.
• Removes used equipment and properly disposes of contaminated needles and syringes at the end of procedures.
• Participates in team conferences to plan care and evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and assists the circulator in revising the plan of care.
• Maintains ST skills proficiency checklist up to date by checking off equipment and cases, or scrubbing 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.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 400 lbs., and stands a minimum of the length of the shift.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Proficient in two services (ie., Neurology, Urology, Ortho, etc.) and precept experience in one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Professional certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) unless exempt per the New Jersey Surgical Technology Certification Law in effect since December 21, 2011, by meeting at least one of the following:
  • Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization (i.e., CST: Certified Surgical Technologist);
  • OR has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (as documented by the Department of Defense Form 2586 (DD-2586) or Form DD-214);
  • OR provides evidence that the person was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility on the effective date of this act (December 21, 2011).
  • OR in the service of the federal government, performing surgical technology duties related to that service (as documented by the Department of Defense Form 2586 (DD-2586) or Form DD-214).

2. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $40.27 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.