Open Heart SpecialistReq #:0000153328Category:Surgical TechStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment:Operating RoomLocation:Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302Job Overview:Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room.Qualifications:Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have knowledge and skill scrubbing open heart procedures and also TAVR's
Previous Open Heart Experience
Completion of an OR Technician training program or equivalent
Preferred:
Certification by the Association of Surgery Technologists desired
Scheduling Requirements:
7:00 am 3:00 pm
This position does include weekday, weekend and holiday call coverage
Full Time
Essential Functions:
Plans and evaluates care provided
Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills
Performs technical duties relating to scrub personnel, including smooth, precise, and efficient reaction to all situations, and assists with departmental work as assigned
Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base
The Open Heart Specialist surgical tech will be fully competent, independent and autonomous in all specialties with a primary focus on open heart.
Responsible for the open heart specialty including but not limited to: training current and new staff, managing par levels and supplies, checking supplies for outdates, work with SPD to manage instruments and develop needed trays to keep up with volume.
Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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Pay Range:29.76 minimum to $36.48 maximumHourly RateLet us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer