Methodist Hospital Operating Room Full Time OR Tech I (Cert)

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Certified Surgical Technician at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

As a Certified Surgical Technician you are responsible for the following:

• Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares OR equipment for surgical procedures.
  

• Assists in transferring and positioning of patients in the operating room.
  

• Anticipates the instrument and supply needs of the surgeon during operative procedures.
  
• Full Time 40 hrs/ wk
  

The Certified Surgical Technician will participate in the delivery of OR care in the operating room and/or ambulatory surgical center under supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include scrubbing various specialties and securing general supplies/equipment needed for surgery.

Qualifications for this position include:

• High School Diploma
  

• Completion of OR Technician training
  

• BLS and OR Technician certification required
  

• One (1) year of scrub experience
  

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  

• Retirement Plans
  

• Tuition Reimbursement
  

• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's 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 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 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.

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110363