Job Description
Join our award-winning surgical team at Jersey City Medical Center, where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care. We're seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in one of New Jersey's leading healthcare facilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging sterile instruments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields
- Handle surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols and safety standards
- Document procedures accurately in electronic health records
- Maintain equipment functionality and troubleshoot issues
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- 2+ years of recent operating room experience
- Knowledge of sterile processing and aseptic techniques
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures and instrumentation
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification