Orthopedic Tech - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine is hiring for a peri-operative support role focused on set-up and maintenance of operating room equipment and suites. The position involves applying aseptic principles and delivering patient care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Candidates should have a HS diploma/GED and at least one year of peri-operative hospital experience, with a commitment to teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operating room procedures.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterile setup.
• Ability to assist under supervision in peri-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintenance of equipment and operation room suites for procedures.
• Delivery of patient care under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physician.

Skills

OR setup

Asepsis

Sterile technique

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Perioperative experience (1 year)

Job description

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

• Set-up and maintenance of equipment and operation room suites for procedures. Demonstrated ability to apply basic principles of asepsis and sterile technique in practice setting. Delivery of patient care under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physician.

Responsibilities

Credentials

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Other
• One year previous hospital peri-operative experience

Benefits

• 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.

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 status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.