Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Evenings

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Surgical Tech OR administers direct patient care and functions as a healthcare team member, performs skills and procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. Surgical Services includes procedures related to inpatient and outpatient surgery and endoscopy. Promotes the Medical Center's customer service philosophy. Participates in the shared-governance process and patient safety initiatives.

Scrubs on all types of Surgery:

• 1. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• 2. Performs prescribed treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• 3. Provides competent monitoring, treatment, and/or care to patients appropriate for the individual, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patients served.
• 4. Follows established policies and procedures for administration and documentation of medications.
• 5. Informs registered nurse and/or nurse manager of patient's status, observes and reports symptoms, including any unexpected occurrence during operative procedures as appropriate.
• 6. Interacts with patients, families' physicians and other health care team members using the principles of Pride in Caring. Safety in the Environment of Care
• 7. Operates equipment safely:
  Prepares and cares for equipment, returns supplies as necessary. Correctly labels and reports broken equipment.
• 8. Intervenes with proper technique and utilizes procedures and safety precautions to maintain patient and personal safety in the environment of care.
• 9. Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• 10. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.
• 11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• 12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Tech Program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a surgical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Starting at $28.93 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data:
Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience:

Years of relevant work experience. Education and

Certifications:

Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic

Location:

Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity:
Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding:
Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.