Lead Surgical Tech

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery, Lead Surgical Technician in Westwood, NJ.

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First:
  We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128‑bed, full‑service, acute‑care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state‑of‑the‑art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

• The Lead Surgical Technician is responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the surgical center.
• Coordinates all training, orientation, and precepting of new Surgical Technologists.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive orientation program for Surgical Technologists and yearly competencies.
• Perform scrub duties and related procedures.
• Assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment as required. Function in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist, and instrument room liaison.

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrub Tech.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT.
• Complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist in the state of New Jersey.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Required Skills, Knowledge &
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated leadership & customer service skills; instrument handling/cleaning, & understanding of patient flow.

• Sterile Processing Certification.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.