Surgical Technician - East Orange, United States - Medix

Description

Medix is hirning for a Ceritfied Surgical Technician opportunity in West Orange, NJ. This role will require you to float on occasion to the Bloomfield and Saddle Brook locations as needed.


Essential Job functions:

Demonstrates technical competency:
Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately. Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.

Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping).Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.

Assists physician with equipment during procedure.
Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
Performs counts according to established procedures.
Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.
Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.
Utilizes down time constructively.


Physical Job Requirements:

Physical Job Requirements:
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred.
BLS required. Graduate of an OR Technician Program preferred and/or national certification as an OR Technician required.2-4 years experience required. 5-8 years preferred.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
Ability to handle confidential information required.
Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance required.
Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area required.
Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Standard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred.


Schedule:
Monday-Friday 6am-5pm (Shift will fall within this time frame)