Job Title: OR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Job Location: Temple Health/Jeanes Hospital

*$7,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS*

Job Information

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Job Status: Full-time (40hrs/wk)
• Patient Care

Job Summary

• The surgical technologist, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients under his/her care. The ST is responsible for case preparation, assisting with patient preparation, proper handling of instruments and equipment, preparation of the sterile field based upon the specific procedure and surgeon's preference, and anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• CST or CORT - Certified Surgical Tech/Operating Room Tech (Required within 12 MONTHS of Hire Date)

Experience

• 1 Year experience in an operating room (Required)

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

General Responsibilities

• Complies with all Temple University Health System policies and procedures, and all applicable accreditation standards, laws and regulations, including those regarding patient confidentiality such as, but not limited to, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P. L. 104-191 ('HIPAA') and the rules and regulations implemented hereunder.
• Adheres to and promotes Hospital Safety Standards and the Safety Management Plan.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency in providing patient care that is individualized relative to age, population, developmental, psycho-social-cultural and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

TUHS Core Competencies

Respect

• Shows concern and consideration for others. Treats others as they would like to be treated.
• Evokes trust in others by keeping commitments and avoiding blame.
• Is direct and truthful. Communicates clearly and openly.
• Responds to and resolves challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Contributes to achieving an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

Service

• Works relentlessly to achieve excellent service, and to re-establish trust if service fails to meet expectations.
• Anticipates and responds to customers and co-workers' needs in a timely and positive manner.
• Consistently adheres to the Service Excellence Standards.

Quality

• Makes the extra effort to achieve excellent results.
• Takes actions to continually improve quality and safety in daily work.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; holds self and others to high ethical and performance standards.

Job Responsibilities

Teamwork

• Actively participates to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.
• Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual's differences and talents.
• Shares important or relevant information with the team.
• Builds a positive team by offering assistance and support to co-workers, patients, vendors, and partners.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Adaptability

• Adapts to change and stress in the work environment and manages competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.
• Treats change as an opportunity for learning; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to others.
• Always presents a positive disposition and maintains constructive interpersonal relationships when under stress.
• Modifies behavior and tries new approaches in response to change.

Operating Room Preparedness and Compliance

• Assists with intraoperative tasks that fall within the scope of practice for surgical technologists.
• Prepares and promotes a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery takes place.
• Follows guidelines and departmental policies and procedures regarding aseptic technique and patient care standards.
• Complies with OR and hospital attire (i.e. clothing, jewelry, fragrances, cell phones/electronics) policies.
• Complies with Infection Control policies for personal protective equipment(PPE) and Standard Precautions.
• Responds appropriately and efficiently in an emergency.
• Participates in recycling and cost-saving initiatives.
• Reports unsafe conditions and unit repair needs.

Operating Room Operations

• Demonstrates competence in scrub role in all surgical specialties.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Assembles necessary instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for surgical procedures in collaboration with the RN.
• Assists with patient positioning providing safety and comfort measures in collaboration with the RN.
• Assesses and predicts the needs of the patient and surgeon, and provides the necessary items in order of priority.
• Expedites surgical procedure by handing the appropriate instruments and supplies safely and accurately.
• Counts surgical sponges, sharps, and instruments with the RN circulator as per OR policy and procedures.
• Performs safe intraoperative medication preparation, labeling, and handling.
• Performs safe intraoperative specimen identification, care, handling, and verification with surgeon and circulating RN.
• Operates OR equipment in a sterile field as required to complete procedures in the Operating Room.
• Prepares used instruments for decontamination and processing.
• Assists team with cleaning and preparation of the OR for the next procedure

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment that is appropriate for the job role.
• Operates equipment efficiently and properly.
• Maintains equipment to ensure maximum productivity. Troubleshoots any problems that arise.
• Adapts to new technology and processes.

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Strives to improve levels of individual, team and organizational performance.
• Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Participates in performance improvement efforts.
• Demonstrates efficient and effective use of organizational resources as well as systems and services.
• Explore new opportunities to add value to the organization and departmental processes.

Equipment Maintenance & Inventory (FCCC)

• Utilizes principles of proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.
• Performs procedures for disinfection and sterilization, and monitors the effect of these procedures.
• Demonstrates proper and skillful assembly and preparation of surgical instruments and devices.
• Maintains and stocks adequate unit supplies and equipment.
• Organizes and conducts inventories and requests supplies when needed.
• Keeps all supplies and equipment ready for use.
• Maintains current knowledge base of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies used, and manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and sterilization.

Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work

Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, contactHuman Resources. TUHS is committed to compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding individuals with disabilities.
• The Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment of this job are currently under review. Please contact your Human Resources department directly if you have any questions or require additional information.

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All activities performed must be in compliance with Temple University Health System policies, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, patient confidentiality, and other Federal, State and Local Laws and regulations as appropriate. The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties required and performed by the incumbent in the role. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The organization has the right, at its sole discretion, based on business and patient needs, to alter or change the expectations and duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed/graduated from an accredited program of Surgical Technology?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• OR: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CST or CORT (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19111 (Required)

Work Location: In person