Surgical Technologist II Job at ChristianaCare in Newark

ChristianaCare is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist II to support our high-performing surgical teams within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will prepare operating rooms, ensure proper sterilization of instruments, and assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining strict safety and quality standards. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other clinicians to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. ChristianaCare offers a culture of compassion, excellence, teamwork, and innovation, with robust opportunities for professional growth, ongoing education, and participation in initiatives that advance community health and health equity. Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring appropriate instruments, supplies, equipment, and implants are available, functional, and arranged according to surgeon preference cards. Perform advanced scrub duties during operative procedures across multiple specialties, maintaining strict sterile technique and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team. Participate in pre-operative verification processes, including patient identification, surgical site confirmation, equipment readiness, and adherence to safety checklists and time-outs. Perform and document accurate counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety and compliance with policies. Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, and application of devices in collaboration with the RN and anesthesia team, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety. Handle, pass, and manage instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently throughout the procedure, adjusting to changes in the operative plan and supporting optimal surgical flow. Care for surgical specimens according to established protocols, ensuring correct labeling, handling, and timely transfer to pathology or appropriate destination. Support maintenance of a clean, organized, and safe operating environment, following infection prevention standards and promptly reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns. Assist with case turnovers and room resets, including cleaning, re-stocking, and preparation for subsequent procedures to support on-time surgical starts and efficiency. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other team members, demonstrating effective communication, respect, and alignment with ChristianaCare’s values of compassion, excellence, and teamwork. Participate in orientation and informal mentoring of new Surgical Technologists and students, sharing knowledge of procedures, instrumentation, and workflow as appropriate for a Surgical Technologist II role. Engage in ongoing professional development, in-service education, and competency assessments to maintain and advance clinical skills, certifications, and specialty proficiencies. Support quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives in the operating room, contributing ideas and feedback that enhance patient outcomes and team performance. Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all patient and team interactions, consistent with ChristianaCare’s mission and community focus. Sterile technique and aseptic practices Surgical instrumentation identification and handling OR equipment operation (suction, cautery, scopes, power tools) Case set-up and turnover Suture, staple, and implant management Instrument sterilization and processing workflows Intraoperative specimen handling and labeling Electronic health record/documentation basics Infection prevention and control Patient safety and surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) Positioning and prepping surgical patients Team-based communication in the OR Handling of surgical supplies and implants Emergency response in the OR (e.g., code situations) Time-out and safety checklist procedures Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred or required per state regulations Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience in a hospital operating room environment Specialty service line experience (e.g., orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurosurgery) preferred