Surgical Tech (FT - Day) - Bucks - New Grads Welcome

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Non-Certified Surgical Technician for our operating rooms. The role supports decontamination and sterile supply areas, ensuring a sterile field and assisting the surgical team throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Hours are 11am–7pm, with responsibilities including instrument handling, report to relief personnel, and maintaining a safe operating environment for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• 1 year Grandfathered/Non Certified Surgical Techs must complete minimum 15 hours CEU in 1 year and provide proof.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/secure sterile field and assist intraoperative team.
• Inspect OR for cleanliness and set up equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Participate in team time out and support patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Hours: 11am - 7pm

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Non- Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. He/she 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 Surgical Technician is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technician accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon's needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons preferences. The Surgical Technician works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Surgical Technician - Non-Certified also supports decontamination and sterile supply area, and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff.

Job Description

Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED


• Technical School Diploma Graduate of a surgical technician training program.

Experience - Required

• 1 year Grandfathered/Non Certified Surgical Techs must complete minimum 15 hours of approved continuing education in a 1 year period. Must be able to provide proof of compliance of completion of the required CEU's.

Experience - Preferred

• 1 year previous OR experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice- Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.


• Cultural Awareness- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.


• Effective Communication- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.


• Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.


• Clinical Policies and Standards Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies and procedures relevant to function and organization.


• Healthcare Facilities Management Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities in developing and maintaining physical facilities.


• Patient Safety Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a heal