Surgical Tech, Certified Operating Room Part-Time Evening shift

Position Summary

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.

About the Role

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training. Certification is required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff.
• Adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Set priorities, effectively solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Absorb and follow the AST Guidelines, the certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the competency assessment for Robotic surgery.

Requirements

• 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.
• CPR Certification required.
• Able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Able to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Able to set priorities, effectively solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training.
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience preferred or completion of a formal internship through an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Skills

• CST and member of the Association of Surgical Technologist preferred.
• CPR Certification required.

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
• Retail Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

$32.36 - $40.45 per hour

Schedule

Evening

Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus