Certified Surgical Technician, Per Diem, Operating Room, Washington Township jobs in United States
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Thomas Jefferson University · 5 months ago

Certified Surgical Technician, Per Diem, Operating Room, Washington Township

positionCamden County, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$25.73/hr - $36.66/hr
date1+ years exp

Thomas Jefferson University is a prominent health system in the Philadelphia region, dedicated to improving lives through healthcare. The Certified Surgical Technician will be responsible for preparing the operating room, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring patient safety in the perioperative setting.

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Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values
Communicates with and supports the inter-professional team, patient, family, and designated care partners
Inspects Operating Room (OR) for cleanliness and secures, sets up, and prepares OR equipment, instruments and supplies which are required for surgical procedures
Participates in team time out and is an active participant and advocate for patient safety and high-quality care in the perioperative setting
Aids with gowning and gloving of Surgical team including the Surgeon
Assist with preparation of the sterile field including draping of the patient and maintaining sterile field integrity
Gives a thorough report to relief personnel on status of procedure, instruments, materials, and any other pertinent information to insure a smooth transition of personnel during the surgical procedure
Counts all sharps, sponges, and instruments with the circulating nurse prior to, during and after the surgical procedure. Follows the policy on how counts are performed, and initiates corrective action when count is incorrect
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Aids in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations
Helps maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care in the Operating Room
Acts as primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed
The OR Certified Tech will participate in the delivery of OR care in the operating room and/or ambulatory surgical center under supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include scrubbing various specialties and securing general supplies/equipment needed for surgery

Qualification

OR Technician trainingBLS certificationNCCT certificationNBSTSA certificationScrub experienceCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma
Completion of OR Technician training
BLS and OR Technician certification required
Certification through the NCCT or NBSTSA required
One (1) year of scrub experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
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
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Access to medical (including prescription) insurance

Company

Thomas Jefferson University

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Thomas Jefferson University is a university and healthcare system that offers academic programs in business, healthcare, and engineering.
dateFounded in 1824
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.jefferson.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.46M
Key Investors
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsAARPKnow Diabetes by Heart
2025-07-30Grant· $0.46M
2022-06-29Grant
2021-04-01Grant

Leadership Team

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Bruce Meyer
Senior Executive VP, Thomas Jefferson University and Chief Physician Executive
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