Surgical Tech, Certified - RC Operating Room, Full time Day shift

Valley Health System•Ridgewood, NJ

1d•$32 - $40

About The Position

To assist surgeons and registered nurses by performing routine, technical, and related duties during surgical operations. To provide safe and competent care to all patients in a variety of age groups and function effectively with a variety of patient physical and emotional disabilities. To be responsible for the daily cleaning and processing of equipment, providing for the between case turnover by removing, cleaning, and decontamination of equipment used by the team, and ensuring clean equipment for each procedure. Be the resource person for assigned specialty including, but not limited to, tray inventory, maintenance of specialty instruments, supplies, ordering of instruments and MD requests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training required.
Certification is required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
CPR Certification required.
Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to set priorities, effectively solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years' experience preferred or completion of a formal internship through an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
CST and member of the Association of Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons and registered nurses during surgical operations.
Provide safe and competent care to all patients in a variety of age groups.
Clean and process equipment daily.
Provide for the between case turnover by removing, cleaning, and decontamination of equipment used by the team.
Ensure clean equipment for each procedure.
Be the resource person for assigned specialty including, but not limited to, tray inventory, maintenance of specialty instruments, supplies, ordering of instruments and MD requests.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities