Certified Surgical Tech / CST L&D

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor & Delivery Certified Surgical Technician (CST)  in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• 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. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Surgical Tech:

• The Certified Surgical Technician will be responsible for a variety of technical and routine tasks to facilitate the care of the patient. This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Technician works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives.
• Prepares for the pre-assigned cases using the physician's preference.
• Setting up the operating room prior to surgery.
• Opens supplies/instruments utilizing aseptic technique.
• Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Follows established policies and procedures as they relate to counting of sponges, instruments, etc.
• Initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and communicate effectively with the team to ensure the quality of patient care.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Must have surgical technician certification.
• Must meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year of surgical scrub experience.

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.