Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Jersey City Medical Center, where innovation meets compassionate care. We're seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment that values your expertise.
What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Career advancement pathways
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging surgical instruments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile fields and enforce aseptic techniques
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgeries
- Prepare patients for surgery by positioning and draping
- Manage surgical equipment inventory and sterilization processes
- Document procedures accurately in electronic health records
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of recent surgical tech experience
- Graduation from accredited surgical technology program
- Knowledge of sterile processing and sterilization methods
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Current BLS certification
- Experience with orthopedic or general surgery preferred