Surgical Technologist (Full Time 6a-6:30p)

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In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

• 200
• Bowman
• Drive
• Remote
• Type:
• On-Site
• Employment
• Type:
• Employee
• Employment
• Classification:
• Regular
• Time
• Type:
• Full time
• Work
• Shift: 1st
• Shift (United
• States of
• America)
• Total
• Weekly
• Hours: 36
• Additional
• Locations:
• Job
• Information: 6a-630p, 3 days per week Orthopedic and Spine experience preferred Job Summary Under direct supervision, assists cardiac surgical team before, during, and after case. Position is responsible for organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the Surgical techs. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs procedures in accordance with approved techniques and standards and ensures competency of staff.
• Other duties include: orientation and mentoring of staff, problem-solving instrument and equipment issues and providing feedback for employee evaluations. Position Responsibilities Demonstrates ability to perform, under general supervision, the most complex procedures, specific to each hospital, in accordance with specifications set by departmental leadership. Contributes to physician, staff and patient satisfaction and exceptional care by assisting with room set up, turnover, equipment, and all clinical support throughout shift. Advises leadership team on matters related to promotion of quality and safe patient care.
• Assists and advises team members with the following: Set up of instruments, equipment, sterile table, case carts, supplies in preparation for procedures Oversees instrument trays and inventory Serves as a resource person to co-workers by providing functional support and direction with regard to surgical procedures performed in the department Assesses and assists with maintenance of Doctor Preference Cards, including updating as necessary Monitors peers' performance and coaches as needed to assure policies and procedures are being followed, in collaboration with surgery leadership. Trains and orients surgical technologists and/or registered nurses, and provides formal feedback to surgical leadership and perioperative educator on progress of orientation.
• Required
• Experience: three (3) years of current operating room experience
• Required
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required Graduate of accredited school of
• Surgical
• Technology
• Training /
• Certification /
• Licensure: Surgical Technologist Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) and/or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). BLS certification required

Hourly Rate

$28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.