Surgical Tech (Cert) PRN

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare institution in Philadelphia is looking for a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for a per diem position. In this role, you will assist the surgical team by maintaining the sterile field, anticipating the surgeon's needs, and ensuring safety during procedures. The ideal candidate should possess a CST certification and experience in an operating room environment. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on quality patient care.

Formación

• Certification as a Surgical Technician (CST) required.
• Experience in operating room settings preferred.
• Ability to maintain sterile environments is essential.
• Precepts other surgical team members as needed.
• Communicates with interprofessional team to ensure patient safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in setting up the operating room and preparing surgical equipment.
• Ensure the integrity of the sterile field during procedures.
• Count instruments and materials with the circulating nurse.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Maintains supplies and equipment to ensure efficient operating room operations.

Conocimientos

Sterile field maintenance

Anticipating surgeon's needs

Communication

Assisting surgical team

Educación

Certification as a Surgical Technician (CST)

Descripción del empleo

Surgical Tech (Cert) PRN page is loaded## Surgical Tech (Cert) PRNlocations: Philadelphia, PAtime type: Variable timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0022897**Job Details**Surgical Tech - Per Diem Hours at a Level One Trauma hospital Day shift With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. Performs specific tasks to assist the surgical team in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health and is competent to provide care for all patient populations. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon's needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons' preferences. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Certified Surgical Technician also supports decontamination and sterile supply area and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff. The Certified Surgical Technician will also be required to precept.**Job Description****Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.* Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.* Inspects Operating Room (OR) for cleanliness and secures, sets up, and prepares OR equipment, instruments and supplies which are required for surgical procedures.* Participates in team time out and is an active participant and advocate for patient safety and high-quality care in the perioperative setting.* Provides assistance with gowning and gloving of Surgical team including the Surgeon* Assist with preparation of the sterile field including draping of the patient and maintaining sterile field integrity* Gives a thorough report to relief personnel on status of procedure, instruments, materials, and any other pertinent information to insure a smooth transition of personnel during the surgical procedure.* Counts all sharps, sponges and instruments with the circulating nurse prior to, during and after the surgical procedure. Follows the policy on how counts are performed, and initiates corrective action when count is incorrect* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization* Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.* Helps maintain a safe, neat and clean environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care in the Operating Room.* Acts as primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Albert Einstein Medical Center**Primary Location Address**5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please clickIn keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.