Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at University Hospital in Newark, NJ as a Surgical Technologist! We're seeking a dedicated professional to support life-saving procedures in state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement in a top-tier healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging sterile instruments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields
- Handle and process surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies in operating rooms
- Apply sterile dressings and assist with patient positioning
- Collaborate with nurses and surgeons to ensure seamless surgical workflows
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of recent surgical tech experience
- Proficiency in sterile processing and aseptic techniques
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends