Surgical Tech Cert FT Day Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician is a member of the intraoperative healthcare team and provides patient- and family-centered care. The role creates and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgeons’ needs using knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeon preferences, and works with perioperative team members throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The technician 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.
• Graduate of 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 respectful collaboration with patients, families, and designated care partners, including people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and engaging patients and families as partners in care.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry standards, relevant policies and procedures, the healthcare physical environment, and patient safety risks and risk-reduction practices.
• Ability to use common healthcare equipment and devices in patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to complete procedures in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures, and management methods to support 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.

Responsibilities

• Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners, and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects individual 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 required equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Participate in team time-outs and advocate for patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.
• Assist surgical team members 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 count policies and initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Help maintain supplies, 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 insurance
• 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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED