Cardiac Surgical Tech, Operating Room

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is a member of the intraoperative healthcare team and provides patient- and family-centered support throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The technician creates and maintains the sterile field and anticipates surgeons’ needs using knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeons’ preferences. The role also supports decontamination and sterile supply areas, maintains professional interactions with patients and staff, and serves as a preceptor to other surgical team members as needed. This is a full-time position on the cardiac team at the Abington campus, working days for 40 hours per week in 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.
Ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners, including people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying, receiving, and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, policies, and procedures; healthcare environments and equipment; patient risks and risk reduction; surgical assistance techniques; and methods for operating-room efficiency and productivity.
Ability to complete surgical procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners, and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects personal preferences, needs, and 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 needed for surgical procedures.
Participate in team time-out 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.
Count sharps, sponges, and instruments with the circulating nurse before, during, and after procedures; follow count policy and initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Help maintain the supplies and equipment needed for efficient unit operations.
Maintain a safe, neat, and clean operating-room environment.
Act as a primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including 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