Surgical Tech (Day Shift) - OR Support & Precept

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join our intraoperative team. You will support the sterile field, assist the surgical team, and help ensure patient safety across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have a Surgical Technician training program, BLS certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and completion of a surgical technician training program.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families and designated care partners.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts and techniques to engage patients in their health care.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes patients and families to provide safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.
• Inspects OR for cleanliness, secures, sets up equipment, and prepares instruments and supplies.
• Assists with gowning/gloving and maintaining sterile field; reports status to relief personnel.
• Counts sharps, sponges, and instruments with circulating nurse and ensures sterile field integrity.
• Maintains supplies and a clean environment; acts as a preceptor to other team members.

Skills

BLS - Basic Life Support

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Graduate of surgical technician training program

Job description

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join our intraoperative team. You will support the sterile field, assist the surgical team, and help ensure patient safety across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have a Surgical Technician training program, BLS certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.