Works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Pay Range: $27.59 - $35.86
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure.
- Assists the surgeon by retracting tissue, holding instrumentation to provide exposure and cutting suture under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
- Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field.
- Selects proper sterilization methods for instruments and equipment: sterilizes prior to procedure, and verifies instruments are sterile.
- Adheres to policies and procedures in aseptic techniques.
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a New Jersey approved or accredited program for surgical technicians
- graduate of an LPN school with current LPN license
- Nice to have: Certification from nationally recognized body for surgical technician
- Nice to have: 2 years cardiac OR experience
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Surgical Technologist - Per DiemCatholic Health · Bethpage, US