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Jefferson Health · 1 day ago

Per Diem Days L&D Certified Surg Tech Abington

Abington, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care. The Certified Surgical Technician plays a critical role in assisting the surgical team, maintaining the sterile field, and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

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 interprofessional 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

Provides assistance 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

Provides assistance 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

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnicianAHA BLS certificationSurgical technician trainingPrior surgical experiencePatient careCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma/equivalent required

Graduate of a surgical technician training program required

Surgical technician must maintain their required certification

AHA BLS certification required

Preferred

Prior surgical technician experience preferred

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

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995