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

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia seeks a full-time Surgical Technologist to support operations in the operating room. Under RN supervision, you will assist in patient preparation, maintain sterile fields, and handle instruments and equipment according to surgeon preferences.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, BLS certification, and either CST certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent – Required
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Certified Surgical Technologist – Required OR

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for patient care and safety during surgical procedures.
• Duties include case and patient preparation, proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment, preparing the sterile field according to the procedure and surgeon's preferences, and anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

Job description

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

333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

263692

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Night

Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for patient care and safety during surgical procedures. Duties include case and patient preparation, proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment, preparing the sterile field according to the procedure and surgeon's preferences, and anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Education

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Certified Surgical Technologist – Required OR

Note: Certification requirements apply only to individuals hired after December 29, 2020.