Job Description:

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem

Job ID

2020-87800

Department

J-OPER ROOM

Site

Jersey Shore Univ Med Cntr

Job Location

US-NJ-Neptune

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Day

Shift Hours

Varied

Weekend Work

No Weekends Required

On Call Work

No On-Call Required

Holiday Work

No Holidays Required

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

This is a faced pace, high volume OR. There is a lot of cross-training available. You get the opportunity to specialize in one area for a while, and then can move to another speciality area later on. This is a great opportunity to learn, and you get to go through a very comprehensive orientation. There is a lot of flexibility as a Surgical Tech. Since we are open 24/7, there are Day, Eve, and Night shifts available. You can work a 10 hour or 12 hour shift. You must be willing to be on-call (on a rotating basis). You get to work with the great Doctors, Surgeons, Registered Nurses and others throughout the hospital. Surgical Techs at Jersey Shore University Medical Center always celebrate our beliefs - Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and Collaborative. Our team is flexible, friendly, dependable, respectful, and positive

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Surgical Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Setting up the operating room prior to surgery
- Stocking surgical supplies
- Checking surgical machines and equipment
- Transporting patients to and from surgery when necessary
- Passing instruments to surgeons during surgery
- Assist with minor medical procedure

Qualifications

- Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- You must meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity
- BLS Is required
- 1-2 years experience in multiple specialties is strongly preferred
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program and a Certified Surgical Tech
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year surgical scrub experience which is preferred
- National certification is preferred
- Must be self starter who works well independently
- Time management and prioritizing skills a must
- Ability to multi task
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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