Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Newark Regional Medical Center! We're urgently seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our dynamic operating room department. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a state-of-the-art facility. Don't miss this chance to make a life-saving impact in Newark's healthcare community.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, equipment, and sterile fields for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before/after surgeries
- Transport patients and specimens safely and efficiently
- Operate sterilization equipment and maintain instrument inventory
- Document procedural activities accurately in electronic health records
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience preferred
- Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
- BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross
- Knowledge of sterile processing and HIPAA compliance
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends/holidays
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ lbs