Certified Surgical Tech / CST Surgery

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech (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 that facilitate the patient's care.
• 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 physician preference.
• Setting up the operating room before surgery.
• Opens supplies/instruments utilizing an aseptic technique.
• Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Follows established policies and procedures as it relates to counting 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 quality of patient care.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
• Surgical Technician Certification
• 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:

• 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.