Certified Surgical Technologist / CST L&D

Overview

• Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Westwood, NJ.
• Why Join Us?
• Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
• Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
• Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for assisting in patient care and the preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of the surgical center.
• Perform scrub duties and related procedures.
• Assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment as required.
• Function in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist, and instrument room liaison.

Qualifications

• Job Requirements High School or GED equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (or provides evidence of meeting the requirements of the NJ Surgical Technology Certification law in effect as of 12/21/2011.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Good knowledge and understanding of patient flow through L&D.
• Instrument handling, cleaning, OR circulation for OB Preferred Job Requirements 1-2 years as a scrub tech – OB surgical tech experience Sterile Processing Certification.
• Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.