OR Technologist - Operating Room @ Hospital Of University of Pennsylvania

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide supportive nursing care under supervision. This role involves ensuring patient safety, promoting infection control, and facilitating surgical procedures. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant experience, contributing to a team dedicated to patient care and medical advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Two years of recent surgical technologist experience or graduation from a surgical technologist or practical nurse training program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental safety and comfort.
• Promote infection control and demonstrate aseptic technique.
• Facilitate case progression and provide accurate reports.

Skills

Infection Control

Aseptic Technique

Communication

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Surgical Technologist or Practical Nurse Training Program

Job description

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 the direction and supervision of the professional nurse; facilitates patient care by meeting specific nursing care requirements and assists in performing patient care measures; informs the registered nurse of any signs or symptoms of untoward responses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental safety and comfort. Identify patients according to HUP Policy before carrying out functions. Follow HUP fire and safety regulations.
• Promote infection control: wash hands before and after patient contact, follow isolation procedures, handle blood and body fluids according to policies, report injuries and exposures.
• Demonstrate principles of aseptic technique, follow sterile procedures, sterilize instruments, and observe for contamination.
• Maintain professionalism by adhering to legal responsibilities, proper counts, safe drug handling, and specimen labeling.
• Utilize policies and attend in-service programs and conferences to maintain competence.
• Facilitate case progression, anticipate surgeon’s needs, and provide accurate reports and relief staff support.
• Modify scrubbing procedures based on patient needs, recognize emergency situations, and perform in multiple specialties.
• Use downtime productively, assist in various OR activities, and help gather supplies.
• Identify and report defective instruments or equipment, maintain a safe environment, and participate in inventory management.
• Demonstrate active communication, respect patient rights, and manage stress and conflicts professionally.
• Identify educational needs, seek supervision, share knowledge, and act as a preceptor and role model.
• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, cost control, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Two years of recent surgical technologist experience or graduation from a surgical technologist or practical nurse training program (Required)

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, including a renowned tuition assistance program. 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.

Live Your Life's Work

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, military status, or any other legally protected status.