Temporary Surgical Technician – Day Shift, On-Call

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in New Jersey is seeking a Surgical Technician to support patient care under RN supervision. This temporary position requires adherence to sterile technique, proper handling of instruments, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safe procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician Program, CST and BLS certifications, plus 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• Current CST certification is required.
• AHA BLS certification is required.
• One year of acute care/hospital setting experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong customer service, communication, attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in providing care to a designated patient population with the health care team.
• Follows hospital policy for site verification.
• Maintains sterile field for breaks in technique and corrects lapses to maintain sterility.
• Applies sterile technique principles (gowning, gloving, draping).
• Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Performs counts according to established procedures.
• Adheres to universal precautions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Accredited Surgical Technician Program

Surgical Technician CST certification

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in New Jersey is seeking a Surgical Technician to support patient care under RN supervision. This temporary position requires adherence to sterile technique, proper handling of instruments, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safe procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician Program, CST and BLS certifications, plus 1 year of acute care experience preferred.