Surgical Technician - PRN

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC; Haverford Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Surgery Center in Havertown is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room. The role involves selecting and placing instruments, passing tools during surgery, and maintaining sterile technique to support surgeons across multiple procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS, and the ability to stay composed in demanding situations. Some administrative duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification; must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Must maintain professional decorum in stressful emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring good working order.
• Anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments, retract tissue, and operate equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique and dispose of sharps and trash per policy.
• Assist with turnover between cases and replenish supplies.
• May perform admin tasks for the department as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA/NCCT)

Job description

ChristianaCare Surgery Center - Havertown, 2010 West Chester Pike, Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

ChristianaCare Surgery Center – Havertown, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is a modern outpatient surgery center located at 2010 West Chester Pike, Suite #212 in Havertown, Pennsylvania. The facility features four operating rooms and two procedure rooms, offering patients a streamlined and compassionate surgical experience across a variety of specialties. Designed for efficiency, comfort, and excellence, the center brings advanced outpatient care closer to home, helping serve the Havertown community with the high-quality treatment they deserve.

POSITION SUMMARY This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS required. Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

STATE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:

(1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor.

(2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.

(3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.

(4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.

ChristianaCare Surgery Center - Havertown, 2010 West Chester Pike, Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States of America