Surgical Technician

Job Overview:

Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an OR Technician training program or equivalent

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technician by the Association of Surgery Technologists
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• 6:30 am 2:30 pm
• Monday to Friday
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills.
• Performs technical duties relating to scrub personnel, including smooth, precise, and efficient reaction to all situations, and assists with departmental work as assigned.
• Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base.
• Participates in unit PI activities.
• Applies knowledge of surgical asepsis when arranging and opening sterile packs, instruments, and other sterile supplies; visually checks package integrity and chemical indicators.
• Assists the Circulator by checking cases, gathering supplies and equipment; ensuring availability and proper functioning.
• Collaborates with the Operating Room team and performs technical duties in a mature, professional manner.
• Communicates pertinent information through verbal and written reports (i.e., surgeon requests, changes in surgeon preferences, potential safety hazards, and reports to relief personnel patient care concerns, etc.).
• Ensures patient safety through preventive measures and implementation of hospital and departmental policy and procedure.
• Ensures the proper collection, identification and delivery of specimens according to the OR policy and procedure of JCMC.
• Follows policy and procedure for correct side/site/patient identification Universal Protocol.
• Knowledgeable in JCMC Policy and Procedure and AORN recommended practice for high-level disinfection and sterilization.
• Monitors aseptic technique of surgical team and identifies breaks in sterility and corrects them as needed.
• Participates in the implementation and promotion of new policies and procedures; supports and actively seeks change to improve patient care routines and departmental function; participates in staff meetings and unit based performance improvement.
• Performs needle, sponge and instrument counts according to hospital policy and procedure (utilizes inventory sheet when appropriate).
• Performs scrubbing, gloving and draping techniques as set forth in Jersey City Medical Center Policy and Procedure Manual; maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Precepts and assists new and existing staff members and students with education and orientation by displaying competency in all surgical specialties.
• Prepares and assists in the application of sterile surgical dressings, immobilizers and casts as ordered by the surgeon.
• Reports number and location of drains, implants, grafts, etc., inserted intraoperatively; ensures that the Circulator has all necessary information for documentation on the OR Record.
• Sets up back table and Mayo stand according to JCMC Policy; hands surgical instruments/supplies to surgical team so that surgical team s attention remains focused on operative field, and anticipates needs of surgical team throughout procedure, maintaining a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Takes initiative to begin room turnover, restocks supplies, and returns equipment to proper storage area following the surgical procedure.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$ 30.65 minimum to $ 37.58 maximum Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.