Job Description
Join our award-winning surgical team at University Hospital Newark, where innovation meets compassionate care. As a Surgical Technologist, you'll be at the heart of life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment for career growth. Apply today to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your surgical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment, arranging instruments, and setting up sterile fields
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and other supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgeries
- Transport patients to and from operating rooms while ensuring safety and comfort
- Inventory and restock surgical supplies and equipment
- Collaborate with nursing and anesthesia teams for seamless patient care
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent operating room experience preferred
- Knowledge of sterile processing and surgical instrumentation
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds