OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (F/T, 40hrs | Days) Fox Chase Cancer Ctr

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System, Inc. seeks an OR Surgical Technician (full-time, 40 hours, days) to assist the surgical team with patient care, instrument handling, and sterile field preparation.

The ST works under the guidance of the registered nurse to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, and BLS plus surgical tech certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Graduate of accredited surgical technology program required
• Basic Life Support required
• Certified Surgical Technologist required
• Certified Operating Room Technician required

Responsibilities

• Care and safety of patients under the care of the ST
• Case preparation and patient preparation assistance
• Proper handling of instruments and equipment
• Prepare sterile field per procedure and surgeon's preference
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited school of surgical technology

Job description

OR Surgical Technician (F/T, 40hrs | Days)

The surgical technologist, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients under his/her care. The ST is responsible for case preparation, assisting with patient preparation, proper handling of instruments and equipment, preparation of the sterile field based upon the specific procedure and surgeon's preference, and anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology Required

Experience

None specified.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support Required
• Cert Surgical Tech Required
• Cert Operating Room Tech Required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.