Surgical Technologist: OR Scrub Specialist & Team Player

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. This role supports the nursing unit and operating room by providing skilled surgical technology under RN supervision, with emphasis on sterile technique and teamwork.

The position requires a Graduate of Surgical Technician program and a High School Diploma or GED, with responsibilities including pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, instrument handling, and infection control measures in a

Qualifications

• Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates competency to perform the scrub role in surgical procedures.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients and maintains aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs duties that support the operation of the nursing unit.
• Demonstrates competency to perform the scrub role in assigned surgical procedures.
• Assists in proper cleaning, decontamination procedures when case is completed.
• Collaborates with surgeons to support cost-effective care and proper use of instrumentation.

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Graduate of Surgical technician program

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. This role supports the nursing unit and operating room by providing skilled surgical technology under RN supervision, with emphasis on sterile technique and teamwork.

The position requires a Graduate of Surgical Technician program and a High School Diploma or GED, with responsibilities including pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, instrument handling, and infection control measures in a