Jeff Temp - Surgical Tech Educator

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operating Room Nurse Manager or Operating Room Clinical Practice Leader, the Surgical Tech Trainer functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. He/she will oversee the onboarding, education, training and competency of surgical technicians. He/she will serves as the expert and consultant for all procedural areas throughout the organization related to sterile technique. He/she will collaborate with the Operating Room Clinical Practice Leader to support Peri-OP 101 training programs.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma from an accredited surgical technologist program.
CST or TS-C, BLS
5 years OR experience
Aseptic technique, knowledge of various surgical procedures, proper handling of surgical instruments, ability to teach skills required of a surgical technician

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the TJUH surgical technician training program in collaboration with MedCerts
Onboard new hires
Provide education to new and existent operating room staff (surgical techs and RNs)
Serve as an expert to all procedural areas regarding sterile technique
Provide education and training in the scrub role to the Labor & Delivery Department
Assist with training for the Peri-Op 101 program
Oversee surgical technician students from affiliated programs
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service