Surgical Technician III

3 weeks ago


Livingston, United States Catholic Health Initiatives Full time

**Overview**

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

**Responsibilities**

**Position Responsibilities:**

Quality completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.

Productivity efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.

Customer Focus lives organizational and departmental service standards.

Reliability completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.

Availability meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.

Decision Making displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.

Initiative seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter.

Adheres to Policy follows CHI ST. Lukes Memorial Hospital rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Interpersonal Relationships cooperates, communicates and works well with others.

Professionalism represents CHI ST. Lukes Memorial Hospital positively in actions and appearance.

Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies andprocedures.

Maintain sterile field.

Report immediately any breaks in aseptictechnique.

Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials tosurgeon.

Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding theretracting

Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.

Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by thesurgeon.

Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy andprocedure.

Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided

Function as a resource for at least one specific service.

Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.

Actively participate in product evaluations.

Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for eachprocedure:

Assist RN in updating preference

Work closely with the instrument room as service specialist/instrument liaison to assure provision of quality.

Assist in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment and an efficient room turnover.

Assist RN with circulator duties while under directsupervision.

Work assigned shifts, responding when called upon for additional or emergency service as necessary and on-call

according to Perioperative policies.

Actively participate in providing 2 in-services per year at unit or service level. In-services are approved by the

Manager prior topresentation.

Attend at least 10 hours of continuing education per year.

Preceptor for students and new employees. Complete preceptor orientation paperwork within established time

**Qualifications**

**Education Level**

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited educational program for surgical

technologists preferred

**Licensure/Certification**

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified

(TS-C) or must qualify for grandfathering under Department of

State Health Services-Health and Safety Code Title 4 Subtitle B

Chapter 259

BLS

**Knowledge, Skills, and**

**Abilities**

Effective Communication

Knowledge of the principles and skills needed to provide patient

care and treatment.

Critical thinking skills

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and

verbal

Basic Computer skills familiarity with Windows based software

programs

**Experience**

Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience as a certified

professional and competency in designated specialties OR 3

years of recent clinical experience as a certified professional

AND completion of an accredited educational program for

surgical technologists

**Pay Range**

$21.23 - $29.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


  • Ophthalmic Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    Job Overview: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Ophthalmic Technician for the Refractive Surgery Center assists with laser vision correction procedures, performs diagnostic testing on laser vision patients and maintains equipment. Performs Diagnostic studies such as Pentacam and iDESIGN. Calibrates Lasers, changes and refills all gasses for the...

  • Or Technician

    1 month ago


    Livingston, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    **Job Overview**: Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided. Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills. Performs technical duties relating to scrub...


  • Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    Job Overview: Provides age appropriate direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for surgical instruments during operative procedures in the Labor & Delivery suite. Participates in maintaining an adequately supplied delivery room and labor room. Assists in transferring patients when necessary. Participates in unit Quality Improvement...


  • Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    Job Overview: Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided. Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills. Performs technical duties relating to scrub...


  • Livingston, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health care system in NJ, is seeking a Neonatologist to join our team of 9 Neonatologists, several Neonatal Hospitalists and neonatal AAPS in our 56 bed Level III NICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, NJ with over 6,500 deliveries per year.  Our division has access to pediatric...


  • Livingston, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health care system in NJ, is seeking a Neonatologist to join our team of 9 Neonatologists, several Neonatal Hospitalists and neonatal AAPS in our 56 bed Level III NICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, NJ with over 6,500 deliveries per year.  Our division has access to pediatric...

  • OR Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    Job Overview: Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided. Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills. Performs technical duties relating to scrub...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    JOB SUMMARY: Assembles supplies and equipment needed in all procedure areas. Manages inventory, ordering, and stocking of anesthesia supplies. Prepares medications, intravenous solutions, and transducers. Assists in the transportation of patients, induction of anesthesia and introduction of lines, and performs output tests under the supervision of the...


  • Livingston, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

    Job Overview: Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided. Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills. Performs technical duties relating to scrub...


  • Livingston, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Full-Time Neonatologist for Employment in Livingston, NJRWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center are currently seeking an experienced Neonatologist to join an established group as a full-time Neonatologist for employment in Livingston, NJ in our northern...


  • Livingston, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Full-Time Neonatologist for Employment in Livingston, NJRWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center are currently seeking an experienced Neonatologist to join an established group as a full-time Neonatologist for employment in Livingston, NJ in our northern...


  • Livingston, NJ, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health care system in NJ, is seeking a Neonatologist to join our team of 9 Neonatologists, several Neonatal Hospitalists and neonatal AAPS in our 56 bed Level III NICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, NJ with over 6,500 deliveries per year. Our division has access to pediatric...


  • Livingston, NJ, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health care system in NJ, is seeking a Neonatologist to join our team of 9 Neonatologists, several Neonatal Hospitalists and neonatal AAPS in our 56 bed Level III NICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, NJ with over 6,500 deliveries per year. Our division has access to pediatric...


  • Livingston, United States Foster Farms Full time

    Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always...


  • Livingston, NJ, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time

    RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Full-Time Neonatologist for Employment in Livingston, NJ RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center are currently seeking an experienced Neonatologist to join an established group as a full-time Neonatologist  for employment in Livingston, NJ in our...