Surgical Technologist - $25-38 per hour

ChristianaCare is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Deepwater, New Jersey.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Surgical TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Staff **$5,000.00** Sign On Bonus**PRIMARY FUNCTION:To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, implementing skilled nursing care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs assigned procedures for comfort and well-being for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, demonstrating a concern for safety.Assists in updating physician reference sheets.Participate in the nursing care plans, functioning as an effective team member.Demonstrates ability to scrub on all procedures, minor to major.Communicates effectively to patients, families, employees, and physicians, utilizing both written and verbal communication skills.Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility; notifies RN.Maintains required credentials of BCLS and mandatory inservice skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.Performs other related duties as required.SCHEDULE: Full time, day/evening shift, Range from 730am-11pm,Shift could be 7:30am-4:00pm or 2:30pm-11:00pmRotating Holidays and Weekendson-call obligationMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited, approved surgical technologist program with clincal hours completed for any employee hired after 2009BLS CertificationSPECIAL or PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:BCLS by an approved certification body i.e. the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and/or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
(CST) and 1 Year OR ExperienceIf you have an questions about this job role please reach out to Lenny Merrick at ChristianaCare Job ID #JR68329. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist - Wilmington CampusAbout ChristianaCareDelivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.BenefitsHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education403b retirement planPet insuranceCancelation protectionWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1License and certification reimbursementLife insuranceDiscount program