OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (F/T, 40hrs | Days Rotating)- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple University Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Temple University Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to support patient care and safety within the operating room at Fox Chase Cancer Center. The role involves case preparation, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons with instruments and equipment.
Skills
Surgical technology
Sterile field preparation
Instrument handling
Patient preparation
Basic Life Support
Operating room assistance
Surgical equipment maintenance
Full job details
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. 'Certification requirement is only for those individuals hired after December 29, 2020'
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Other Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology Required
Experience
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
Cert Surgical Tech Required or
Cert Operating Room Tech Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Other Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology Required
Experience
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
Cert Surgical Tech Required or
Cert Operating Room Tech Required