CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN I (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician I for a full-time position at Chestnut Hill Hospital. The role involves assisting surgical teams, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring the provision of quality surgical care. Ideal candidates will meet required certifications and educational qualifications, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technician Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• CORT - Certified Operating Room Technician or CST - Certified Surgical Tech required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operations.
• Cleans the operating rooms and prepares patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterile Technique

Team Collaboration

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Operating Room Technician training program

Job description

Job Description - CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN I (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital (251040)

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN I (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital - ( 251040 )

Assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operations, and hands items as needed to the operative team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating rooms. The Surgical Technician is responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse. Surgical Technician Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Education
Post High School Diploma Program (Required)
Other : Operating Room Technician training program that includes on-the-job training. (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

License/Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
CORT - Cert Operating Room Tech (Required) or CST - Cert Surgical Tech (Required)
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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatientand outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

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