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Certified Surgical Tech PRN

West Chester, PAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

CPR
surgical instruments
sterile drapes
sterile solutions
patient care
operating room
sterilizers
suction machines

Nice to have

Total Joint
orthopedic experience

Role summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) to assist surgeons and registered nurses in operating room procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining surgical equipment, assisting with patient preparation and care, and ensuring a sterile environment. The role requires CPR certification and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to all age groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with patients and healthcare team members. Experience in Total Joint/orthopedic procedures is preferred but not required.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Technologist

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Surgical technologists, also called "scrubs" or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.

Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

Total Joint/orthopedic experience is not required but preferred.

Certified or certification pending

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.

Before an operation, surgical technologists helps prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.

Follows facility regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.

Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.

Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.

Gets patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.

Transports patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”

Observes patients’ vital signs, checks charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.

Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.

Holds retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.

Operates sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.

After an operation, helps transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.

Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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