Surgical Tech, Short Procedure Unit

Jefferson Health Plans • Einstein Medical Center - Montgomery, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team and provides patient- and family-centered care. The role assists the surgical team while respecting each patient's preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values, and is competent to provide care for all patient populations.

The technician creates and maintains the sterile field and anticipates surgeons’ intraoperative needs using knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy, and surgeons’ preferences. The role collaborates with perioperative team members during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care; supports the decontamination and sterile supply area; maintains professional interactions with patients and staff; and serves as a preceptor.

This is a full-time day position in the Short Procedure Unit at Einstein Montgomery, scheduled for 32 hours per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are no weekend or on-call requirements.

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 how to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts and ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information using appropriate communication behaviors; use partnership-oriented language that engages patients and families in their health and care.
• Attention to detail and ability to process information accurately.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies, and procedures relevant to the function and organization.
• Knowledge of the physical environment and activities involved in maintaining facilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare risks to patients and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Knowledge of common healthcare equipment and devices and ability to use them in patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to complete procedures in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply policies, procedures, and management methods to maximize operating-room efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; physical tasks may include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers, frequent to continuous standing and walking, kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

• Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects 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 required for procedures.
• Participate in team time-outs 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 counting policy and initiate corrective action for incorrect counts.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Help maintain supplies and equipment and a safe, neat, and clean operating-room environment.
• Serve as the primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed.
• Support the decontamination and sterile supply area.
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with patients and staff.

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 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 insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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