Certified Surgical Tech / CST - L&D

Certified Surgical Tech, Labor & Delivery, Full-Time, Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is a full-service, 128-bed hospital that serves the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley communities with a caliber of care that is consistent with Hackensack Meridian Health’s world class standard. The medical center is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Healthcare, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies. This state-of-the-art health care facility features fully renovated and brand-new private rooms at no additional cost to patients. Pascack Valley Medical Center has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission in the area of Orthopedics (hip and knee), Sepsis and for Stroke. In addition, the medical center is a designated Stroke Center. Pascack Valley Medical Center is committed to offering excellent care to the local community through various hospital services including a Women’s Center, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Imaging and Diagnostics, Sleep Center, a Wound Care Center and a Center for Joint Replacement. In 2016, Pascack Valley Medical Center opened a brand new Emergency Department featuring over 22,000 square feet with all private exam rooms, fast track rooms for more efficient care and state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

This L&D OR Tech position is responsible for overseeing activity on all shifts and actions. Monitor all sterilizer activity in all areas within the hospital, and check for accuracy of records and performance. Assist director where needed, rotating shifts when needed. Ensure adherence to Hospital, State and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Summary 

• Fulfills the essential functions of the Surgical Technologist in Training
• Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add on operative procedures by insuring necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use
• Has the skill to expedite and organize the preparation for unexpected events, giving direction and support to the less experienced team members in addition to performing one’s own duties
• Scrubs independently on routine, non-complicated procedures in all specialties
• Demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge and competence for more complex procedures in at least three surgical specialty areas
• Handles surgical instruments, needles and sharps, sponges and anticipates the needs of the surgeon
• Acts as the preferred scrub person for complex cases within a service specialty that utilizes highly technical equipment.  Knowledgeable of all specialty equipment, supplies, and procedures  
• Assists in the trial and evaluation of new products and willingly promotes product standardization and cost reduction
• Consistently demonstrates effective and professional communication and leadership skills
• Coordinates educational programs that may be presented internally or externally

Position Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years as a Scrub Tech – OB Surgical Tech experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT- Tech in Surgery Certified required
• Sterile Processing Certification preferred
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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