Surgical Tech (Cert) PRN
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Surgical Tech - Per Diem Hours at a Level One Trauma hospitalDay shift
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care the Certified Surgical Technician functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. 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 Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeons needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures equipment anatomy and surgeons preferences. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (TS-C) works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative intraoperative and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Certified Surgical Technician also supports decontamination and sterile supply area and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff. The Certified Surgical Technician will also be required to precept.
Job Description
Job Duties
- 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 patients 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.
- Acts as primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical CenterPrimary Location Address
5501 Old York Road Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of AmericaNationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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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
About Company
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