RWJBarnabas Health

Surgical Technician

RWJBarnabas Health$74K — $91K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
  • Possession of a certified surgical technologist credential from a recognized organization.
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Successful completion of all required orientation and departmental programs.
  • Strong understanding of perioperative care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe environment for patients during surgery.
  • Monitor and respond to patient's physiological needs during procedures.
  • Collaborate with the registered nurse in administering patient care.
  • Anticipate the surgical team's instrumentation and equipment needs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety practices to reduce surgical risks.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare/Dependent Care
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Pet Insurance
  • Discounts from partner organizations.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Surgical Technician

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room



Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.77 - $43.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

In collaboration with the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will function as a member of the team to organize and administer individualized age-specific care to patients

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Has successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists

    OR
  • Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
  • Current BLS required (American Heart Association)
  • Successful completion of all Orientation and Departmental Programs with documentation


Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
  • Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
  • 37.5 hours per week


Essential Functions:
  • Maintain an environment that facilitates safe patient outcomes.
  • Ensure the patient's physiologic responses to surgery are as expected in the surgical suite and across the perioperative.
  • In collaboration with the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will function as a member of the team to organize and administer individualized age-specific care to patients.
  • Maintain an environment that facilitates safe patient outcomes, and ensure patients' physiologic responses to surgery are as expected in the surgical suite and across the perioperative division.
  • Anticipates the surgeon s instrumentation and equipment needs during a case; anticipates when a case deviates from the normal and is able to promote a smooth transition.
    Complies with all risk reduction procedures to prevent a fire in the OR setting, including safety practices associated with Laser and electro-surgery.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
  • 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 such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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