Capital Health (US)·Pennington, New Jersey
Collaborates with surgeons to provide surgical care by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining a sterile field. Anticipates surgeon needs and assists with tissue retraction and suture cutting under direct supervision.
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
$27.59 - $35.86
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Possesses the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure through maintenance of the sterile field.
High school diploma or GED. Completion of a New Jersey approved or accredited program for surgical technicians or graduate of an LPN school with current LPN license. Certification from nationally recognized body for surgical technician preferred.
No previous experience required. Previous experience in healthcare surgical services preferred.
AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Specialty surgical services may require specific training, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Certification from Nationally recognized body for Surgical Technician preferred and encouraged. Completion of designated annual competencies.
Excellent attention to detail. Excellent listening skills.
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
Essential functions
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure. Assists the surgeon by retracting tissue, holding instrumentation to provide exposure and cutting suture under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field. Selects proper sterilization methods for instruments and equipment: sterilizes prior to procedure, and verifies instruments are sterile.
Adheres to policies and procedures in aseptic techniques. Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions or break in aseptic technique observed and reports information to the circulating nurse.
Assists with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.
Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
Follows policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.
Performs scrub assistance for all procedures.
Assists the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of operative site, updating physician preference cards, care of specimens, and room turnover.
Accounts for instruments, trays, implants, before during and after the case. Begins Sterilizing process while in the surgical suite by counting for completeness of tray, initiating cleansing/sterilizing process.
Monitors and accesses supplies in medication storage areas including needles and syringes.
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
Market context
Physician roles in neurology are typically in steady demand in New Jersey, especially for candidates who can practice independently and manage complex outpatient or inpatient cases. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an MD or DO, board certification in Neurology, a New Jersey medical license, DEA and CDS registration, and subspecialty fellowship training can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and certification details before applying.
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