Surgical Technologist I-Riverview-OR-Per Diem-Days

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Responsibilities Performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to implement a plan of care. Duties require detailed knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures to provide Surgeons the appropriate sterile instruments and supplies throughout the course of surgery. Accurately completes assignments within scheduled time periods.: Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. Able to adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments with appropriate supervision. Communication: Communicates pertinent patient information and actual or potential problems to registered nurse throughout the shift, before breaks, during transfer and shift report. Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition. Cooperates with reassignments in the interest of patient care.: Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float. Accepts changes in room assignments and/or scrub assignment. Ensures adequate staff needs by willingness to work OT. Demonstrates the ability to care for patients by providing safe, direct patient care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies.: Performs patient care duties in a safe and efficient manner. Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Exercises calm behavior and utilizes appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations.: Appropriately participates during crisis situations. Isolates and removes other patients. Assists with and reassures. Stays with a patient in need. Maintains sterility of field as situation permits. Participates in the improvement processes of quality patient care.: Takes self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acts before being required to by events, to improve job performance, and/or creates new opportunities. Participates in unit/department PI activities. Provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions.: Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent You must meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity BLS is required 6 months OR experience is strongly preferred Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Programand aCertified Surgical Tech The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of1 year surgical scrub experience which is preferred National certification is preferred Must be self-starter who works well independently Time management and prioritizing skills a must Ability to multi task Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $35.43 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health