Specialty: Cardiac
On call requirements, per department needs
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during complex surgical procedures in the following specialties: Cardiac, Neurosurgical, Neuro-interventional, and Transplant. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Position Responsibilities
Scrubs for, prepares, sets-up and assists during any surgical procedure and provides support to nursing and ancillary departments by transporting and transferring patients to and between units when necessary.
Prepares instruments and supplies for future procedures.
Collects and handles specimens according to policy and procedures
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience: One year OR Training
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program
Training / Certification / Licensure: BLS, Surgical Technologist Certification preferred
Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $47.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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