PRN Certified Surgical Technician

Job Details

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 surgeon’s 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

As a Certified Surgical Technician you are responsible for the following: 

 

• Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares OR equipment for surgical procedures.  

• Assists in transferring and positioning of patients in the operating room. 

• Anticipates the instrument and supply needs of the surgeon during operative procedures. 

 

The Certified Surgical Technician 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 

• 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. 

 

 

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

9880 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.