Surgical Technician Req #: 0000154373
Category: Surgical Tech
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: JCMC ASC 1
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Will function as a member of the team to organize and administer individualizes age specific care to patients, maintain an environment that facilitates safe patient outcomes, and ensure patient s physiologic responses to surgery are as expected in the surgical suite and across the perioperative division.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalentCurrent BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Must be a Certified Surgical Technician

Scheduling Requirements:

6:30 am 2:30 pmMonday to FridayFull Time

Essential Functions:

Properly prepares the sterile fieldProperly receives and labels medications on to the surgical fieldProperly identifies and handles basic instrumentation, sutures and needlesCommunicates the needs of the patient or surgeons to the circulating nurseActs as a patient advocate through use of Time Out, and Surgical Safety ChecklistAssists with the room cleanup and returns instruments to central supply for the decontamination processOrienting new surgical techs as they are on-boarded, ensuring all cases are picked and prepared for the next day. Will participate in daily huddles with Lead OR Tech, OR Nursing and SPD to ensure appropriate trays and instruments are available to next day cases and ensure all physician specific pick sheets are updated.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$ 29.76 minimum to $36.48 maximum Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer