What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Tech / CST L&D position at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Westwood, 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.
Get to Know Your Team:
- 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.
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of the surgical center.
- Perform scrub duties and related procedures. Assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the RN circulatory assigned to the patient.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment as required.
- Function in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist, and instrument room liaison.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High School or GED equivalent
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (or provides evidence of meeting the requirements of the NJ Surgical Technology Certification law in effect as of 12/21/2011.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
- Good knowledge and understanding of patient flow through L&D.
- Instrument handling, cleaning, OR circulation for OB
Preferred Job Requirements
- 1-2 years as a scrub tech – OB surgical tech experience
- Sterile Processing Certification
