Surgical Technician

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: JCMC ASC 1

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Compensation Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role in New Jersey. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Job Overview

This position involves supporting nursing and surgical teams with direct patient care tasks. The Surgical Technician is responsible for providing technical assistance within the operating room environment, as well as planning and assessing the care delivered.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Certifications and Licenses

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

Scheduling Requirements

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

Essential Functions

• Facilitates high-quality patient care by utilizing technical skills effectively.
• Performs duties related to scrub personnel, ensuring a smooth and efficient response to all situations, while assisting with departmental tasks as needed.
• Engages in educational activities for staff, patients, and families, based on personal knowledge.
• Contributes to unit performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes knowledge of surgical asepsis when preparing and opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies; checks package integrity and chemical indicators visually.
• Supports the Circulator by verifying cases, gathering necessary supplies and equipment, and ensuring their proper functioning.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team, executing technical duties in a professional manner.
• Communicates important information through verbal and written reports, including surgeon requests, changes in preferences, and patient care concerns.
• Ensures patient safety by implementing preventive measures and adhering to hospital and departmental policies.
• Manages the collection, identification, and delivery of specimens in accordance with OR policies.
• Follows the Universal Protocol for correct side/site/patient identification.
• Possesses knowledge of 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 seeking improvements in patient care and departmental operations.
• Conducts needle, sponge, and instrument counts as per hospital policy, utilizing inventory sheets when necessary.
• Executes scrubbing, gloving, and draping techniques as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Mentors and assists new and existing staff members and students in their education and orientation, demonstrating proficiency across 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, and grafts inserted during surgery, ensuring the Circulator has all necessary documentation for the OR Record.
• Sets up the back table and Mayo stand according to policy, providing surgical instruments and supplies to the surgical team while keeping their focus on the operative field.
• Takes initiative in room turnover, restocking supplies, and returning equipment to designated storage areas post-surgery.

Benefits and Perks

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 various partners

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring an exceptional 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 focus on 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, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving coordination for complex health conditions or enhancing community health through local programs and education.