Certified Surgical Technologist – Per Diem Days - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Jefferson Health Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for per diem days in the Montgomery Short Procedure unit. The role involves preparing the OR, assisting the surgical team with gowning, gloving, draping, and maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The CST will participate in counts with the circulating nurse, provide thorough handoffs, and help sustain an efficient, safe operating room environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist certification required.
• TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Assists gowning/gloving of surgical team and maintains sterile field integrity.
• Counts sharps, sponges and instruments with circulating nurse; reports discrepancies.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; supports safe, efficient OR operations; acts as preceptor when needed.

Skills

BLS

CST certification

TS-C certification

Perioperative care

Surgical assisting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of a surgical technician training program

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

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

Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist – Per Diem Days - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

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)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.

Equal Opportunity 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
• 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
• access to medical (including prescription) insurance for colleagues working less than part time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)