OB Surgical Tech — Birth Suite OR Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient care in our academic medical center. The role involves assisting the operating and L&D teams, maintaining sterile technique and proper instrument handling, and ensuring safe patient care during procedures.

Candidates should possess a Surgical Technologist program credential and BCLS certification. The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and adherence to Penn Medicine's Standards of Excellence in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and patient-centered care within the Penn Medicine Standards of Excellence.
• Follows sterile technique and prepares instruments for procedures in L&D.
• Assists physicians and maintains instrument processing and room setup.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care under RN direction with emphasis on quality and teamwork.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effective communication with patients and staff.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists with scrubbing, gowning and gloving.
• Prepares instruments and equipment for L&D procedures and ensures accurate counts.
• Documents data regarding patient condition and communicates timely with RN.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

ST certification (national)

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient care in our academic medical center. The role involves assisting the operating and L&D teams, maintaining sterile technique and proper instrument handling, and ensuring safe patient care during procedures.

Candidates should possess a Surgical Technologist program credential and BCLS certification. The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and adherence to Penn Medicine's Standards of Excellence in a fast-paced hospital