Surgical Technologist

About This Role

This role involves performing the technical and clinical functions of preoperative nursing practice under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room for surgical cases, maintaining aseptic technique during surgery, and providing necessary instrumentation and supplies. The position requires knowledge of all applicable surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical/clinical functions of Preoperative Nursing Practice under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Prepare the room for surgical cases
• Maintain aseptic technique intraoperatively
• Provide instrumentation and supplies as required
• Be knowledgeable in all applicable surgical procedures

Requirements

• Successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists OR holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, OR other nationally recognized credentialing organization approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services OR has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, OR Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; OR is in the service of the federal government, to the extent that individual is performing surgical technology duties related to that service: OR provides evidence that the person was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility as stated under the Surgical Technologist Bill dated December 20, 2011
• Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually (effective December 20, 2012)

Benefits

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (Non-Profit Health System)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program Available (for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week)

Important Details

• Posting Date: October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Job Shift: Day
• Locations: St. Joseph's University Medical Center 6179-W-OPERATING ROOM

About the Company

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made it one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, regularly accepting referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians, and performing both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and received the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™.