Surgical Technologist

About the role

The Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons and clinical staff. This role requires knowledge of urology instrumentation, endoscopic equipment, and New Jersey facility regulations to ensure safe, high-quality care in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Duties
• Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms for urology procedures (e.g., prostate biopsy, vasectomy, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP/TURBT, laser procedures)
• Select, assemble, check, and organize trays, instruments, scopes, lasers, and disposables
• Verify proper functioning of endoscopic video towers, light sources, irrigation systems, and laser equipment
• Perform counts of instruments, needles, sponges, and sharps with the circulating nurse according to policy
• Ensure availability of specialty supplies (e.g., stents, catheters, guidewires, baskets)
• Intraoperative Duties
• Maintain sterile field and technique throughout procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and deliver instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner
• Handle scopes and endoscopic instrumentation with precision
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Handles drugs and solutions according to policy
• Assist in patient transfer and positioning (e.g., lithotomy) as directed
• Support adherence to laser safety and other facility protocols
• Participate in surgical time-outs and safety checks per NJ ASC regulations
• Postoperative Duties
• Assist in efficient room turnover, including instrument point-of-use cleaning and equipment care
• Dispose of biohazardous materials in accordance with facility and New Jersey health regulations
• Restock and prepare operating rooms for subsequent cases
• Coordinate with sterile processing for reprocessing of instruments.
• 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.
• What We Expect from You
• Required
• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred (NBSTSA or NCCT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, surgical instruments, and endoscopic equipment
• Understanding of patient safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Preferred
• 1+ year experience in urology, endoscopy, or ambulatory surgery settings
• Experience specifically with: Urology endoscopic procedures and cameras
• Laser systems (e.g., holmium)
• Urologic implants and stents
• Knowledge of ASC operations and New Jersey health facility standards
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Effective communication with surgeons, nursing, anesthesia, and ASC staff
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient OR workflow
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment
• ASC operating room environment with exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, chemotherapy, radiation, sharps, and surgical equipment
• Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Travel
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• Salary Range :
• $33.00-$40.00 per hour
• The compensation range listed reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and work location.
• What We are Offer You
• At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core valu

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