SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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The trained technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

• Successful completion of 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 Dates Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; OR
• Equivalent experience - this applies to individuals that have been employed (as outlined in the Experience section below) as a Surgical Technologists prior to the effective date of NJSA 26:2H - 12.62 (i.e. 12/11/2011). Previously employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility on or before the effective date of NJSA 26:2H - 12.62 (12/11/2011); OR Currently in the service of the federal government, to the extent that the individual is performing surgical technology duties related to that service

• Must annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a Surgical Technologist in NJ.