Surgical Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Labor & Delivery

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Surgical Technologist Role
In our organization, Surgical Technologists are integral members of a collaborative perioperative team, where precision, teamwork, and a focus on patient care lead to outstanding surgical results. This position offers avenues for professional development, enhanced clinical experience, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and ongoing improvement. As a Surgical Technician, your contributions will be vital in preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons and perioperative nurses during procedures, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that encourages every Surgical Technician to grow, contribute, and make a significant impact.

Daily Responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist:
• Preparing operating rooms by ensuring that surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are organized and ready for scheduled procedures.
• Collaborating with the perioperative registered nurse to provide tailored, age-appropriate care for patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and organizational policies to ensure safe surgical outcomes.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon regarding instruments and equipment during procedures while adapting to changes in surgical conditions.
• Assisting the surgical team during both routine and complex procedures by managing instruments, supplies, and equipment with precision and care.
• Monitoring the surgical environment to ensure that patients' physiological responses remain stable throughout the perioperative process.
• Supporting a safe operating room atmosphere by following established risk reduction practices, including fire prevention protocols and safety measures related to laser and electrosurgical equipment.
• Working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and other members of the perioperative team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Ensuring accurate preparation, organization, and turnover of surgical equipment to facilitate efficient workflow between procedures.
• Engaging in departmental education, orientation, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives that promote ongoing clinical excellence.

This position may be a great fit for you if:
• You excel in a dynamic surgical environment where organization and attention to detail are crucial.
• You maintain composure, adaptability, and focus during complex or evolving surgical procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
• You proactively anticipate the needs of the surgical team and take pride in facilitating efficient, high-quality surgical care.
• Patient safety, sterile technique, and quality outcomes are central to your daily work.
• You value accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning in your clinical practice.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative culture dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

To qualify for this Surgical Technologist position, you should be passionate about supporting safe, high-quality surgical care through technical expertise and teamwork. You must have successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited Surgical Technology program or possess and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or another recognized credentialing body. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required, along with successful completion of departmental orientation and competency requirements. You should be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, surgical excellence, and professional practice while contributing to an outstanding perioperative team.