FT OR Surgical Technologist I @ HUP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide supportive nursing care under supervision. The role involves maintaining safety and infection control standards while assisting in surgical procedures.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, certification as a Surgical Technologist, and basic cardiac life support training. Join a team dedicated to excellence in medical care and research.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Follows safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Maintains surgical supplies and prepares for procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Emergency response

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Surgical Technologist training program

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• Provides supportive nursing care to selected patients under direction and supervision of the professional nurse; facilitates patient care by meeting specific nursing care requirements and assists in performance of patient care measures; informs the registered nurse of any signs, symptoms of untoward responses.

Responsibilities

• Carries out HUP fire and safety regulations. Promotes infection control: washes hands before and after patient contact; carries out isolation procedures according to Infection Control Manual; deals with blood and body fluids according to standard precautions; reports needle stick injuries to charge nurse; reports exposure to communicable diseases and infections; demonstrates principles of aseptic technique in clinical practice; follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies; sterilizes instruments and supplies in autoclaves; follows department policy on scrubbing, setup, gowning and gloving; observes for contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique; drapes the patient with sterile materials; demonstrates proper handling of implants and prosthesis; follows procedure for handling contaminated instruments; uses appropriate instrument tables; maintains supplies such as IV fluids, needles and syringes; is aware of legal responsibilities regarding instrument, needles and sponge counts; follows policy for case with incorrect counts; counts and signs items as dictated per OR count policies; follows safe practice when drugs and solutions are placed on the sterile field; labels all drugs and solutions properly; assists in the proper labeling, handling of all surgical specimens; utilizes policies and procedures as a resource; routinely attends in-service programs; demonstrates ability to facilitate each case progression in a timely manner; when prompted provides relief staff with accurate report; modifies scrubbing procedures based on patient’s needs; sets up procedure timely; responds to emergency situations with team; learns to identify and report defective instruments, supplies and equipment; maintains a safe environment by learning and following safety rules; respects patient’s rights to privacy, safety and dignity (HIPAA); maintains patient confidentiality; assists other team members with room turnover; learns concepts of continuous quality improvement; makes observations, plans and organizes work; assesses patient needs under supervision of registered nurse.

Credentials

• Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited certification program. An individual may be hired and work as a Surgical Technologist without certification for a period of six months. The individual must provide documentation of successful completion of an approved surgical technology program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Other (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist training program or practical nurse program.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.