Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is partnered with an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Englewood, NJ that's looking to add a certified surgical technologist to their growing team. If this sounds like you, lets connect!

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Reports to: Director of Nursing, OR RN

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Job type: 3 months to start with, high likelihood of perm conversion based on skills and attitude.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist provides competent and skilled assistance to the surgeon while maintaining the sterile field during the surgical procedure by performing job responsibilities listed herein.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

• Certification or Registry as Surgical Technologist (state-dependent)

• One year OR scrub experience

• CPR certification within 6 months of hire

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure patient safety

• Plan, prepare, and assemble sterile supplies and instruments

• Handle sterile and contaminated items properly

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instrumentation

• Prepare operating rooms with equipment and supplies

• Anticipate and respond to procedure needs

• Protect patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA standards

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and abnormal conditions

• Proficiency in surgical instrumentation and equipment

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Maintain sterile field and address breaches

• Recognize and address instrument failures

• Adapt to rapidly changing conditions

• Communicate surgical activity accurately

• Perform instrument decontamination and sterilization

Professional Behaviors

• Maintain professional image and self-awareness

• Respect diversity and promote harassment-free environment

• Maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making

• Advocate for patient safety

• Seek increased responsibilities

• Uphold organizational values and culture

Reliability and Quality of Work

• Report unexpected events

• Demonstrate consistent professional conduct

• Acknowledge skill deficits and seek assistance

• Meet productivity standards

• Follow instructions and complete tasks timely

• Maintain work areas and supplies

Communication and Teamwork

• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication

• Resolve conflicts professionally

• Support team success and morale

• Contribute to positive team dynamics

• Participate in team meetings

Customer Service and Business Stewardship

• Prioritize customer relations

• Conserve organizational resources

• Develop cost-saving measures

• Focus on quality, safety, and expected outcomes

• Respond promptly to customer requests

Skills

• Medical terminology proficiency

• Basic math skills

• Computer literacy (Word processing, Windows)

Work Environment

• Exposure to infectious materials, biological fluids

• Occasional exposure to fumes, chemicals, radiation risk

• Moderate noise level

Physical Demands

• Lift/move up to 25 pounds

• Visual acuity for close and distance vision

• Extended periods of standing

• Frequent sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling

Pay Details: $38.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance