Job Description
Join our award-winning surgical team at University Hospital Newark, where innovation meets compassionate care. We're seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support life-saving procedures in state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Sign-on bonuses for experienced candidates
- 401(k) with employer match
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, and surgical instruments for procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before/after procedures
- Transport patients and specimens safely and efficiently
- Operate sterilization equipment and maintain inventory of supplies
- Document procedural activities accurately in electronic health records
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Graduate of accredited surgical technology program
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience preferred
- BLS certification with current CPR training
- Knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift 50+ lbs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- New Jersey Surgical Tech license (if applicable)