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Holy Name Medical Center lists this Surgical Technologists - Neurosurgical & Operating Room Operations Lead - FT Nights opportunity in teaneck township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Surgical Technologists - Neurosurgical & Operating Room Operations Lead - FT Nights
Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Neurosurgical & Operating Room Operations Lead
Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.
A Brief Overview
Serving as the overnight clinical and operational authority for the Operating Room (including the neurosurgical service line), this position exercises independent judgment and advanced specialized expertise to manage overnight neurosurgical operations, readiness, and quality assurance. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Specialist serves as the primary technical advisor to attending neurosurgeons during complex cranial and spinal procedures, manages critical high-value assets and vendor relationships, and directs overnight resource allocation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and service line efficiency.
What you will do
Manages and directs the overnight neurosurgical service line operations, independently ensuring
absolute readiness for all emergent, trauma case including all surgical specialty readiness for overnight emergency cases
Exercises independent discretion to dynamically allocate, prioritize, and adjust specialized neurosurgical equipment and technical resources in response to shifting overnight trauma demands.
Serves as the designated overnight subject matter expert (SME) and strategic consultant to attending neurosurgeons regarding specialized instrumentation, stereotactic navigation systems, intraoperative microscopes, and advanced technology.
Acts as the administrative point of contact for overnight medical staff, troubleshooting operational bottlenecks and optimizing workflow efficiency within the dedicated OR suite.
Provides advanced clinical consultation during complex neurosurgical cases, proactively identifying
technical or equipment anomalies and implementing immediate corrective strategies to safeguard patient safety.
Evaluates and audits overnight neurosurgical setups, sterile field integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards, holding the independent authority to halt a procedure or mandate corrective action if safety or sterility standards are breached.
Formulates and executes quality assurance protocols for the overnight neuro service line, identifying operational trends and reporting findings directly to Surgical Services leadership to drive continuous improvement.
Manages and oversees the procurement, inventory tracking, and structural integrity of high-value neurosurgical implants, specialized instrumentation, and vendor-managed tissue or hardware for all overnight cases.
Authorizes and coordinates the emergency acquisition or replacement of specialized neurosurgical supplies and instrumentation during off-hours, negotiating directly with on-call vendors.
Evaluates new neurosurgical technologies and instrumentation, providing formal technical assessments and strategic purchase recommendations to the Operating Room Manager.
Develops, updates, and custom-configures specialized surgeon preference cards, operational guidelines, and standardized protocols for complex neurosurgical procedures to streamline overnight efficiency.
Designs, implements, and delivers specialized training, competencies, and educational resources for cross-covering operating room staff to ensure peak readiness for neurosurgical emergencies.
Designs, implements, and delivers specialized training, competencies, and educational resources for cross-covering operating room staff to ensure peak readiness for neurosurgical emergencies.
Evaluates and audits overnight neurosurgical setups, sterile field integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards, holding the independent authority to halt a procedure or mandate corrective action if safety or sterility standards are breached.
Formulates and executes quality assurance protocols for the overnight neuro service line, identifying operational trends and reporting findings directly to Surgical Services leadership to drive continuous improvement.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Graduate of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists required
Must annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain eligible to practice as a
surgical technologist required
Experience Qualifications
3+ years working as a Surgical Technologist Neurosurgery experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with coworkers
Maintains good habits of personal hygiene
Demonstrated knowledge of neurosurgical anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, implants, and equipment
Ability to anticipate the needs of neurosurgeons during complex cranial and spinal procedures
Proficiency in maintaining sterile technique during advanced neurosurgical cases
Licenses and Certifications
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist
Holds and maintains a Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST) credential
administered by the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery-
Certified (TS-C) from the National Center
for Competency Testing (NCCT)
required
At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $83,000 - $103,700
Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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