L&D Per Diem Days Certified Surg Tech Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team, providing patient- and family-centered care to patients of all populations. The technician creates and maintains the sterile field and anticipates surgeons’ needs by applying knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeon preferences. The role works closely with perioperative team members throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, supports the decontamination and sterile supply area, maintains professional interactions with patients and staff, and serves as a preceptor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• Current 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 respectful collaboration with patients, families, and designated care partners, including people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and engaging patients and families as partners in their care.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, policies, and procedures; healthcare physical environments; patient risks; and common healthcare equipment and devices.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to complete procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures, and management methods to maximize operating-room efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking. Role-specific patient-care activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ personal preferences, priorities, 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 for surgical procedures.
• Participate in team time-outs and advocate for patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.
• Assist the surgical team with gowning and gloving; prepare the sterile field, drape the patient, 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 counting policies and initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Help maintain available supplies and equipment and a safe, neat, clean operating-room environment.
• Act as the primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• 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 with 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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED