Surgical Tech Student

Job Details

Job Description

007187Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Surgical Technician Student (non-certified) at Jefferson Health. With more than 65,000 employees, were the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.The Non- Certified Surgical Technician Student functions as a member of the intraoperative healthcare team. He/she 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 Surgical Technician Student is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technician Student accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeons needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons preferences. The Surgical Technician Student works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Surgical Technician Student also supports decontamination and sterile supply area, and maintains courteous and professional interactions with the patients and staff.Qualifications for this position include: High School Diploma Enrolled in OR Technician training program BLS Certification required. OR Technician certification required within 6 months of hire Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.Join our team! Simply go to recruit.jefferson.edu and search (job#)

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, 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. 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 8,300 students.