Surgical Tech

2 weeks ago

Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States Summit Health Inc Full time
About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Job functions:

Demonstrates technical competency:

  • Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
  • Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.
  • Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping).
  • Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
  • Assists physician with equipment during procedure.
  • Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
  • Performs counts according to established procedures.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.
  • Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
  • Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.
  • Utilizes down time constructively.
Maintains proficiency with unit specific equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions:
  • Maintains supply levels in room.
  • Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
  • Anticipates need, selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
  • Cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use.
  • Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and instruments.
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients:
  • Assists in transfer and positioning of patients.
  • Collaborates in room preparation.
  • Turnover time is within acceptable timeframe.
Demonstrates knowledge and correct utilization of all phases of sterilization:
  • Chooses correct method and time frame for sterilization of equipment.
  • Utilizes correct indicators for methods chosen.
  • Demonstrates safe use of sterilizers.
  • Maintains appropriate monitoring logs according to sterilization methods and hospital policy.
  • Informs charge nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization parameters.
Follows the plan of care developed by the RN for the surgical patient:
  • Verifies allergies, patient identity and surgical site as per policy.
  • Notes abnormalities, limitations, injuries and previous injuries.
  • Identifies presence of internal devices, i.e. pacer, prostheses.
Time out:
  • Follows policy and procedure for "time out".
Handles drugs and solutions according to policy:
  • Labels containers appropriately to receive drugs/solutions, i.e. dosage.
  • Reads aloud concurrently with nurse, the medication/solution being dispensed, i.e. name of medication, dosage, outdate.
  • Communicates medication information as it is passed to surgeon.
  • Monitors solutions used for irrigation to assist in estimating blood loss.


General Job functions:
  • Seeks learning opportunities and demonstrates skill level contributing to the center's quality excellence outcomes.
  • Able to assist with teaching aseptic technique.
  • Attends seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist.
  • Serves as a committee member for the ASC.
  • Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements: Physical Job Requirements:
  • Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
  • Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
  • Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers.
  • Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
  • Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).


Environmental Risks:
  • Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
  • Loud Noises
  • Radiation
  • Sharps
  • Latex
  • Unplanned or unexpected exposure


Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
  • High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred.
  • BLS required.
  • Graduate of an OR Technician Program preferred
  • National certification as an OR Technician required.
  • 2-4 years experience required. 5-8 years preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
  • Ability to handle confidential information required.
  • Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance required.
  • Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area required.
  • Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
  • Standard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred.


Pay Range: $30.53 - $38.17 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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