Certified Surgical Tech (CST) — Perioperative Expert & Preceptor

Health Partners Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the intraoperative team. The CST (TS-C) maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgeon needs, and supports preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for diverse patient populations.

The technician assists with decontamination, sterile supply, and precepts other surgical team members while ensuring safe, courteous patient interactions throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the patients and family/designated care partners in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care.
• Inspects the OR for cleanliness, prepares equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Assists with gowning and gloving of the surgical team and maintains sterile field integrity.
• Provides thorough hand-off reports to relief personnel during procedures.
• Counts sharps, sponges and instruments and maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains supplies and environment; serves as a primary preceptor when needed.

Skills

Respect for patient diversity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of a surgical technician training program

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the intraoperative team. The CST (TS-C) maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgeon needs, and supports preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for diverse patient populations.

The technician assists with decontamination, sterile supply, and precepts other surgical team members while ensuring safe, courteous patient interactions throughout the perioperative process.