Certified Surgical Technician, Per Diem, Operating Room, Washington Township

Job Details

Certified Surgical Technician, Per Diem, Operating Room, Washington Township

Job Description

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Certified OR Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. 

As an OR Tech Certified you are responsible for the following: 

· 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 inter-professional 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.

· Aids 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

· Aids 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

The OR Certified Tech will participate in the delivery of OR care in the operating room and/or ambulatory surgical center under supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include scrubbing various specialties and securing general supplies/equipment needed for surgery. 

Qualifications for this position include: 

·       High School Diploma 

·       Completion of OR Technician training 

·       BLS and OR Technician certification required

·       Certification through the NCCT or NBSTSA required. 

·       One (1) year of scrub experience 

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

·       Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans 

·       Retirement Plans 

·       Tuition Reimbursement 

·       Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Salary Range

$23.83 to $33.94

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1000 White Horse Road, Voorhees, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally 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 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; makin