Surgical Technologist OR

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is hiring a Surgical Technician for the Westwood, NJ area. This role is a day shift, full-time position within the OR team at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center.

The role involves assisting surgeons in sterile fields, performing scrub duties across specialties, and ensuring proper supplies and equipment. A CST certificate and NJ BLS are required or on hire; on-the-job training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required.
• Annual 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified in NJ.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in sterile field per AORN Standards.
• Perform scrub duties across varied procedures.
• Ensure availability of sterile supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with circulating duties under RN supervision.
• Adhere to hospital, state, and departmental policies.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Scrub and Circulating Duties

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Surgical Technician in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the surgeon in the sterile field according to AORN Standards of Practice Recommendations.
• Performs scrub duties in varied specialties/procedures.
• Ensures that the case has the necessary sterile supplies and equipment for that surgeon and procedure.
• Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
• Ensure adherence to Hospital, State, and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT - Certification.
• Annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of NJ.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program.
• Minimum of one (1) year as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.