Certified Surgical Tech / CST Surgery

Overview

Join our team as a

day shift

, full-time

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Montclair, 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 Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room / Fast Track Unit.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech :

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Technician will be responsible for a variety of technical and routine tasks that facilitate the patients care.

This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.

The Technician works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives.

Prepares for the pre-assigned cases using physician preference.

Setting up the operating room before surgery.

Opens supplies / instruments utilizing an aseptic technique.

Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.

Follows established policies and procedures as it relates to counting sponges, instruments, etc.

Initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect.

Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and communicate effectively with the team to ensure quality of patient care.

Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

Surgical Technician Certification

Meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements :

1 year of surgical scrub experience

Pay Range Minimum : $24.37 / Hr.

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.