Job Description
Join our award-winning surgical team at Jersey City Medical Center, where innovation meets compassionate care. We're seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technician to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging surgical instruments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile fields and monitor patient vital signs
- Count surgical sponges, needles, and instruments before/after procedures
- Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and hospital safety protocols
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- 2+ years of recent OR experience preferred
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures and terminology
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure situations
- BLS certification required