Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)

Muve - West Chester ASC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company

And more!

Job summary

Muve - West Chester ASC is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support OR teams under supervision of surgeons and nurses. The role involves preparing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with patient preparation and recovery.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited surgical technologist program and hold CPR certification, with 0–2 years of clinical experience; orthopedic experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
• Total Joint/orthopedic experience not required but preferred.
• Certified or certification pending.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Set up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions before an operation.
• Tend to patient during pre-operation procedures in line with facility regulations.
• Prepare patient’s skin, body and medical equipment for procedures.
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and ensure it functions correctly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room and position them with sterile drapes.
• Observe vital signs, review charts, and assist team with gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants.
• Assist with counting sponges, needles, and disposed specimens; apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and diagnostic equipment as needed.
• Post-operation: transfer to recovery and restock the OR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient safety

Communication

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist program

CPR certification

Job description

JOB TITLE : Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Surgical technologists, also called "scrubs" or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
• Total Joint/orthopedic experience is not required but preferred.
• Certified or certification pending

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists helps prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows facility regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Gets patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transports patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Observes patients’ vital signs, checks charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Holds retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operates sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, helps transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS : Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Surgical Technologist

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