Surgical Technician

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: JCMC ASC 1

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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.

The Surgical Technician will support nursing and surgical teams in direct patient care tasks, taking on the responsibility of providing technical assistance within the operating room environment. This role involves planning and assessing the care delivered.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an OR Technician training program or equivalent
• At least 1 year of relevant experience

• Certification as a Surgical Technician from the Association of Surgical Technologists, NBSTSA is mandatory
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required

• Monday to Friday
• Full Time
• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Facilitates quality patient care by utilizing technical skills effectively.
• Performs technical duties related to scrub personnel, ensuring smooth and efficient responses to all situations, and assists with departmental tasks as needed.
• Engages in staff, patient, and/or family education based on personal knowledge.
• Contributes to unit performance improvement activities.
• Applies surgical asepsis knowledge when preparing and opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies; checks package integrity and chemical indicators visually.
• Assists the Circulator by verifying cases, gathering necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring their availability and functionality.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team, executing technical duties in a professional manner.
• Communicates relevant information through verbal and written reports (e.g., surgeon requests, changes in preferences, potential safety hazards, and patient care concerns to relief personnel).
• Ensures patient safety through preventive measures and adherence to hospital and departmental policies.
• Handles the collection, identification, and delivery of specimens in accordance with OR policies.
• Adheres to policies for correct side/site/patient identification as per Universal Protocol.
• Familiar with organizational policies and AORN recommended practices for high-level disinfection and sterilization.
• Monitors the surgical team's aseptic technique, identifying and correcting any breaches in sterility.
• Participates in the development and promotion of new policies and procedures; actively seeks improvements in patient care and departmental functions; engages in staff meetings and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conducts needle, sponge, and instrument counts in accordance with hospital policies (utilizing inventory sheets when necessary).
• Executes scrubbing, gloving, and draping techniques as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual; maintains a clean and organized workspace at all times.
• Mentors and assists new and existing staff members and students in education and orientation, demonstrating proficiency in all surgical specialties.
• Prepares and aids in the application of sterile surgical dressings, immobilizers, and casts as directed by the surgeon.
• Reports the number and location of drains, implants, grafts, etc., inserted during surgery; ensures the Circulator has all necessary information for documentation on the OR Record.
• Sets up the back table and Mayo stand according to policy; hands surgical instruments and supplies to the surgical team, allowing them to focus on the operative field while anticipating their needs throughout the procedure, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Takes initiative in beginning room turnover, restocking supplies, and returning equipment to designated storage areas after surgical procedures.

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• 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, including local sports teams and service providers!

We are committed to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring a top-notch work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to create and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system, we implement innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. By enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we aim to meet the evolving needs of the community, whether that involves improving coordination for complex health conditions or advancing community health through local programs and education.