Surgical Tech

Company: Hudson Regional Hospital
Location: Secaucus
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job Specific Competencies:

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of

self and staff

Under direct supervision, assists the operating surgeon in the care of patients in surgery and performs assigned selected duties.

Prepares for surgery in an acceptable time frame.

Prioritizes workload and prepares for the specific operative procedure utilizing appropriate Preference Care/Case Cart Requisition.

Demonstrates acceptable standards of aseptic technique when scrubbed and a working knowledge of the surgical procedure, instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed..

Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that may arise intra-operatively & assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest.

Utilize equipment properly, according to manufacturers recommendation and adhering to OR protocols. Ensures OR is stocked and ready for each case.

Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained for use by the next staff member and/or patient.

Follows the hospital's policy and procedures on discarding contaminated and hazardous materials.

Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality assurance,safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate to this position.

Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalency Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology Program approved by: CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or ABHES - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS:

BLS by approved by AHA - American Heart Association

Surgical Technician Certification (CST) Authorized by: NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting *Must be certified within 90 days of employment

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