Surgical Technologist II

We're looking for a skilled and certified Surgical Technologist to become part of our dedicated team at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Position Summary:

• To function as an integral member of the surgical team by providing patient care as the "scrubbed" team member, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.

Shift: Primarily M-F/Day Shift

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Surgical Technician Certification from accredited school or training program.
• BLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Patient Care/Technical Skills

• Prepares surgical set-up for procedures, conferring with the circulating Registered Nurse to plan for the shift's caseload in an assigned room.
• Prepares operative site, draping patient.
• Handles instruments, sponges, needles, and other implements of surgery during the operative procedure in accordance with procedures and protocols.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout the surgical procedure, until the patient leaves the operating room.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon and alerts circulating Registered Nurse of same.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with circulating duties when scrub duties are not needed.
• Breaks down set-up in room and participates in terminal cleaning of the room.
• Prepares and transports instrument table to workroom.
• Cares for instrument in accordance with policy, procedure, and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Observes for and alerts appropriate personnel of need for instrument maintenance.
• Maintains, in cooperation with other team members, adequate quantities of sterile equipment available for use.
• Notifies Nurse Manager of the need to reorder special supplies.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the surgical team.
• Documents pertinent observations and nursing procedures performed on the appropriate chart forms, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
• Reports patient problems, patient incidents, or changes in patient status to a Registered Nurse or supervisor.
• Ability to appropriately use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical effort: lift/carry up to 10-30 pounds.
• Mostly standing/walking.
• Occasional kneeling/crouching.
• Frequent reaching.
• Frequently moves/lifts equipment supplies.
• Manual dexterity.
• Occasional stooping/bending.
• Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients.
• Speech discrimination within functional limits for telephone/personal communication
• Visual acuity of at least 20/60 in at least one eye (with/without correction).
• Ability to communicate verbally.

Working Conditions

• Aesthetic agents.
• Biohazard substances.
• Chemicals, cleaning agents.
• Chemicals/gases, flammable.
• Energy, low level radiation.
• Infections/contagious diseases
• Infectious specimens
• Infectious organs and tissues
• Cuts, sharp instruments.
• Emergencies/crisis situations.

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk

Category I- Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/