Surgical Technologist

About the Role The Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons and clinical staff. This role requires knowledge of urology instrumentation, endoscopic equipment, and New Jersey facility regulations to ensure safe, high-quality care in a high-volume outpatient setting. What You’ll Be Doing

PREOPERATIVE DUTIES

* Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms for urology procedures (e.g., prostate biopsy, vasectomy, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP/TURBT, laser procedures) * Select, assemble, check, and organize trays, instruments, scopes, lasers, and disposables * Verify proper functioning of endoscopic video towers, light sources, irrigation systems, and laser equipment * Perform counts of instruments, needles, sponges, and sharps with the circulating nurse according to policy * Ensure availability of specialty supplies (e.g., stents, catheters, guidewires, baskets)

INTRAOPERATIVE DUTIES

• Maintain sterile field and technique throughout procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and deliver instruments, sutures, supplies, and

equipment in a timely manner

• Handle scopes and endoscopic instrumentation with precision
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Handles drugs and solutions according to policy
• Assist in patient transfer and positioning (e.g., lithotomy) as directed
• Support adherence to laser safety and other facility protocols
• Participate in surgical time-outs and safety checks per NJ ASC regulations

POSTOPERATIVE DUTIES

* Assist in efficient room turnover, including instrument point-of-use cleaning and equipment care * Dispose of biohazardous materials in accordance with facility and New Jersey health regulations

• Restock and prepare operating rooms for subsequent cases
• Coordinate with sterile processing for reprocessing of instruments.
• Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the

acquisition of supplies.

• Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
• Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.
• Utilizes down time constructively.

What We Expect from You

REQUIRED

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred (NBSTSA or

NCCT)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, surgical instruments, and endoscopic

equipment * Understanding of patient safety protocols and regulatory compliance

PREFERRED

* 1+ year experience in urology, endoscopy, or ambulatory surgery settings * Experience specifically with:

• Urology endoscopic procedures and cameras
• Laser systems (e.g., holmium)
• Urologic implants and stents
• Knowledge of ASC operations and New Jersey health facility standards

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Effective communication with surgeons, nursing, anesthesia, and ASC staff
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient OR workflow

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment * ASC operating room environment with exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, chemotherapy, radiation, sharps, and surgical equipment Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Salary Range: $33.00–$40.00 per hour The compensation range listed reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and work location. What We are Offer You At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”

COMPASSION

Make Someone’s Day

COLLABORATION

Achieve Possibilities Together

RESPECT

Treat people with dignity

ACCOUNTABILITY

Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. About US Urology Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy. U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.