Cardiac Surgical Tech, Operating Room

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Widener Building, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is a member of the intraoperative healthcare team and supports patient- and family-centered care. The technician helps address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, while providing care for diverse patient populations. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field and anticipating surgeons’ needs using knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeon preferences. The technician works with perioperative team members during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, supports decontamination and sterile supply areas, maintains professional interactions with patients and staff, and serves as a preceptor. This is a full-time cardiac-team position at the Abington campus, with a day schedule of 40 hours per week. The schedule is either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus is available. Prior experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a surgical technician training program.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or TS-C (Certified Tech in Surgery) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing.
Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and ability to connect effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of effective communication concepts and techniques, including accurately conveying, receiving, and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Attention to detail and ability to process information accurately.
Knowledge of industry standards, policies, and procedures relevant to the role and organization.
Knowledge of the physical environment and activities involved in maintaining facilities.
Knowledge of risks to patients in healthcare settings and steps to reduce those risks.
Knowledge and ability to use common healthcare equipment and devices in patient care.
Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to complete surgical procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and management methods used to maximize operating-room efficiency and productivity.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners, and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects their preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values.
Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
Inspect the operating room for cleanliness and secure, set up, and prepare equipment, instruments, and supplies required for surgical procedures.
Participate in team time-outs and advocate for patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.
Assist the surgical team, including the surgeon, with gowning and gloving.
Prepare the sterile field, assist with patient draping, and maintain sterile-field integrity.
Give relief personnel a thorough report on the procedure, instruments, materials, and other pertinent information to support a smooth transition.
Count sharps, sponges, and instruments with the circulating nurse before, during, and after procedures; follow count policies and initiate corrective action if a count is incorrect.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Help maintain supplies and equipment and a safe, neat, and clean operating-room environment.
Act as a primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits offering access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.