Certified Surgical Tech

Same Day Surgery Center of Central New Jersey has an opportunity available for a part time Certified Surgical Tech to join the team! At Same Day Surgery Center of Central Jersey, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.Job Summary : Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities : Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedureAssembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cardsInspects equipment for proper working conditionFollows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating / procedure room proceduresAdheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedureArranges instruments according to given procedureConfirms that instruments work properlyMaintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delaysReports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policyCorrectly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directedHandles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safetyAssists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedureAssists in storing and stocking supplies as directedMaintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cardsResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianDocuments patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and proceduresAccurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s statusAssists with room turnover / room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flowOther duties may be assignedPay Range : $33.18-$44.72 / hr (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)Required Skills : High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.Must be a Certified Surgical Tech (CST).1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.BLS Certification.Who We AreAt USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.BenefitsUSPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurancePaid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.401k retirement planPaid holidays Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.#LI-CT1Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.