Surgical Technician Certified, Operating Room (Per Diem)

Job Overview Surgical Technician Certified: Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Responsibilities and Duties Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed Assists with draping sterile field Passes instruments, retractors and sutures etc., to surgeon during procedure Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely Handles sharps and medications following OR safety policies Physical and Sensory Requirements Sit up to 1 hour per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time. Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e., camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc.). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move and respond quickly. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony. Education and Licensure NJ Requirement: Certification required upon hire. PA Requirement: Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate. A New Graduate, requires certificate within six (6) months of hiring date. Acceptable certifications include one of the following: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – 1 year renewal cycle OR National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – 2 year renewal cycle. Training and Experience On‑job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period. Equal Opportunity Employer St.Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Luke’s University Health Network