Surgical Tech Cert FT Day Torresdale

Thomas Jefferson University•Northeast Philadelphia, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Surgical Technician is a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. The role supports the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population and works with perioperative team members during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The technician creates and maintains the sterile field and anticipates surgeons’ needs by applying knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeon preferences. The position also supports decontamination and sterile supply activities, maintains professional interactions with patients and staff, and serves as a preceptor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a surgical technician training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or Certified Tech in Surgery (TS-C) 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 engaging patients and families as partners in care.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards, policies, and procedures; healthcare physical environments and equipment; patient risks and risk-reduction measures; surgical-assistance techniques; and methods for supporting operating-room efficiency and productivity.
Ability to perform surgical procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient movement and lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; the description notes that patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, as applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects their 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 the 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, drape the patient, 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 when counts are incorrect.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Help maintain available 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

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