Surgical Technologist Newark Casual
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 27 - 40
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Christiana Care Health System a Magnet health care organization with over 1100 beds between its two hospitals (Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore has been honored repeatedly as One of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Highlights
Twice Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.
Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
Generous PTO Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time experienced Surgical Technologist to work in our Operating Room at Christiana Hospital in Newark DE.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To assist the surgical team under the direction of a professional nurse in providing skilled care for any patient undergoing surgical procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates proficient clinical skills in the scrub role.
- Demonstrates ability to scrub on a wide range of procedures.
- Demonstrates solid knowledge skills and abilities related to the handling of instruments/equipment in the OR and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates openness to learning scrub techniques for new procedures and new instrumentation/equipment and receiving feedback concerning clinical skills.
- Actively works with leadership to identify own learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs.
- Provides ongoing feedback to Perioperative Practice Coordinator (PPC) concerning preference cards and tray contents.
- Demonstrates an ongoing concern for safety by adhering to established safety rules and practices
- Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit-specific standards initiates interventions within scope of responsibility and notifies circulating RN of all issues.
- Participates in the planning of care appropriate to neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients including knowledge of growth and development
- Functions as an effective team member supporting the concept of team training.
- Actively participates in unit activities
- Communicates effectively with patients families employees and physicians both verbally and in writing.
- Reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities conditions hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself other employees patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited approved surgical technologist program for any employee hired after 2009.
BLS required (Basic Life Skills)
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Post End Date
Mar 6 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit Experience:
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Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
