Surgical Technologist - Part-time - Deptford Surgery Center

The Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed person who works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse (RN), or other surgical personnel, to help ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.  They handle the instruments, medications and supplies necessary to do the procedure.

Position is part-time, 40 hours biweekly 

Responsibilities:

1. Ability to scrub on all procedures using proper aseptic technique.
2. Check case supplies/instruments needed and set up for essential instruments /supplies per surgical case..
3. Wear appropriate PPE for every procedure.
4. Have water available during procedure to clean dirty instruments; flush cannulated instruments; spray with enzymatic cleaner at the end of the procedure.
5. Utilize preference cards for checking cases.
6. Prepare and handle specimens properly.
7. Maintain vigilant observation of sterile table and identify any breaks in technique and compromise of sterility.
8. Account for all instruments, sponges and equipment used during the procedure. 
9. Prepare and handle all specimens properly

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Certified surgical technologist required
• American Heart Association BLS required

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. 

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