Certified Surgical Technologist – Per Diem Days - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Albert Einstein Medical Center; East Norriton Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jefferson Health in the Montgomery area is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist – Per Diem Days to join the Short Procedure unit in the main OR from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. This role does not require call, weekends, or holidays.

The CST assists the surgical team, maintains sterile field, supports pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, and precepts other team members, while ensuring patient safety and efficient operating room operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of a surgical technician program.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, and care partners.
• Appreciation of diversity and ability to connect with patients from varied backgrounds.
• Strong communication for accurate transmission of ideas and needs.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, OR equipment, and procedural workflows.
• Familiarity with surgical assistance techniques and sterile field management.
• Ability to work to maximize OR efficiency and productivity.
• BLS and AHA certifications; CST and TS-C credentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and prepare OR equipment and supplies.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, and draping of the surgical team.
• Count sharps, sponges and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Provide precepting and guidance to other surgical team members as needed.
• Support decontamination and sterile supply areas and ensure safety.
• Communicate status and handoff information to relief personnel.

Skills

Communication

Patient-centered care

Diversity awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical technician program

CST certification

TS-C certification

BLS certification

AHA certification

Job description

Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist – Per Diem Days – Jefferson Einstein Montgomery. Short Procedure unit – surgery center in the main OR 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Does not require call, weekends, and holidays.

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. Performs specific tasks to assist the surgical team in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health, and is competent to provide care for all patient populations. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon's needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons' preferences. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Certified Surgical Technician also supports decontamination and sterile supply area, and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff. The Certified Surgical Technician will also be required to precept.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies and procedures relevant to function and organization.
• Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities in developing and maintaining physical facilities.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to successfully complete surgical procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• AHA – American Heart Association
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• TS-C – Certified Tech in Surgery – National Center for Competency Testing

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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, 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.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Company Overview

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.