Certified Surgical Tech
Pascack Valley Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Westwood, New Jersey)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed acute-care community hospital in Westwood, NJ. The Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgeons in the sterile field, preparing supplies and performing scrub and circulating duties to support patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources
- Financial well-being resources
Perks
- Career growth opportunities
Full job details
Join our team as a day shift, full-time Surgery Certified 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 direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
- Ensures adherence to Hospital, State, and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCC.
- 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 a 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.