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Surgical Tech - Part time 20 hours per week in the operating room at TJUH - Center City campus

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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Graduate of a surgical technician training program.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families engaging them in their health and health care.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards policies and procedures relevant to function and organization.
• Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities in developing and maintaining physical facilities.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry and the ability to use these in patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance techniques and ability to successfully complete surgical procedures in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery - National Center for Competency Testing

Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc.

Primary Location Address

1111 Sansom Street 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 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 diem colleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps ) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work

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