PRN Certified Surgical Technician

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. Performs specific tasks to assist the surgical team in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health, and is competent to provide care for all patient populations. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon’s needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons’ preferences. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Certified Surgical Technician also supports decontamination and sterile supply area and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff. The Certified Surgical Technician will also be required to precept. Job Description As a Certified Surgical Technician you are responsible for the following: Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares OR equipment for surgical procedures. Assists in transferring and positioning of patients in the operating room. Anticipates the instrument and supply needs of the surgeon during operative procedures. The Certified Surgical Technician will participate in the delivery of OR care in the operating room and/or ambulatory surgical center under supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of OR Technician training
• BLS and OR Technician certification required
• One (1) year of scrub experience

Responsibilities

• Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares OR equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assists in transferring and positioning of patients in the operating room.
• Anticipates the instrument and supply needs of the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Participate in the delivery of OR care in the operating room and/or ambulatory surgical center under supervision of a registered nurse.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees