Certified Surgical Technologist - (7A-8P) FT - Morristown

Job Description

1.    Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

2.    Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and the surgical procedure.

3.     Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need.

4.    Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress.

5.     Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure.

6.    Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination.

7.    Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy.

8.    Inspects instruments, trays and packages to ensure sterility and completeness and with no evidence of bioburden. Ensures proper functioning of instruments before use.

9.    Correctly receives and labels solutions and medications on the sterile field. Verifies all solutions and medications with RN team member.

10.    Participates in Universal Protocol; Sign in, Time out and sign out per policy.

11.    Participates in Fire Risk Assessment. Ensures fire safety measures are met and communicated.

12.    Demonstrates and understands use of all equipment in the patient care areas. Communicates malfunctioning equipment or instruments immediately and requests equipment be removed and sequestered appropriately until further investigation.

13.    Maintains sharps safety measures in handling, transfer and disposal. Direct all team members in safe handling measures within the sterile field.

14.    Maintains organized sterile back table. Follows point of use instrument cleaning standards. Use pre-cleansing solution on all instruments before delivering to SPD decontamination area.

15.    Assists with cleanup in OR as necessary.

16.    Maintains safety measures at all times.

17.    Maintains a good professional working relationship with all team members.

18.     Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and organization and unit mandates. Achieves and maintained professional ST certification as required.

19.    Contributes to team efforts and high quality, safe patient outcomes through collaboration with peers, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Promoting all PRIDE values.

20.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

License / Certification :

COMPETENCIES :

1. Surgical hand scrub

2. Gowning and Gloving

3. Setting up a sterile field

4. Safe patient transfer

About US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include :

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades :

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,  geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.  We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.  Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted :

Team Member Benefits

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Note : In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.