Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist OR is a vital role based in Westwood, New Jersey, focusing on providing exceptional support during surgical procedures within the operating room. The position requires working onsite and plays a crucial part in enhancing patient care and outcomes at Pascack Valley Medical Center, a 128-bed facility that prioritizes the well-being of both patients and staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons in the sterile environment during operations.
- Prepare and maintain the operating room, ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are available and sterile.
- Participate actively in surgical procedures, providing technical support as required.
- Closely monitor the surgical environment to maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient workflow and effective patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.
- Proven experience in operating room procedures and protocols.
- Strong understanding of surgical instruments and their applications.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with medical personnel and patient interactions.
Ardent Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
