Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) - Cardiac Surgery

MedStar Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning team at Saint Michael's Medical Center as a Surgical Technologist for Cardiac Surgery. In this role, you will prepare for surgeries, ensuring a sterile environment and assist during procedures. This position offers meaningful work in a dynamic, community-focused health setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in surgical settings preferred.
• Experience in GYN, General and Plastics surgeries.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field during surgeries.
• Provide surgeons with necessary supplies and instruments.

Skills

Surgical preparation

Maintaining sterile environment

Scrubbing procedures

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an ORT training program

Job description

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) - Cardiac Surgery

Facility

Saint Michaels Medical Center

Location

US-NJ-Newark

ID

2025-198991

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professional committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research hospital in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care by combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist, Cardiac Surgery is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

1. Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience (surgical setting preferred).
2. Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics).
3. Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.).
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $36.75. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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