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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

Increased Pay Rates:We’ve recently increased our Surgical Technologist pay rates to remain competitive and recognize the vital contributions of our team.

Position Details:

+ Part-time position (20 hours per week)

+ Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours

+ Monday through Friday, with core hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

+ Every third weekend includes a combination of work and on-call duties

+ On-call response time is within 30 minutes

+ 2-3 holiday shifts per year

+ Specific weekend and on-call scheduling will be discussed during the interview

Position Summary:

Assists in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies under a Registered Nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Essential Functions:

+ Carries out LGH fire and safety regulations.

+ Promotes infection control:

+ ◦ Washes hands before and after patient contact.

+ ◦ Carries out isolation procedures according to Infection Control Manual. Deals with blood and body fluids according to the standard precautions policy.

+ ◦ Reports needle stick injuries to charge nurse.

+ ◦ Reports exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

+ Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique in clinical practice.

+ Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies.

+ Sterilizes instruments and supplies in autoclaves as directed by Perioperative policies.

+ Follows department policy on scrubbing, setup, gowning and gloving.

+ Observes for contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique.

+ Drapes the patient with sterile materials in the manner directed by the surgeon or RN circulator.

+ Demonstrates proper handling of implants and prosthesis.

+ Follows proper procedure for handling contaminated instruments after procedure i.e. cleans case cart after removing instruments.

+ Uses appropriate instrument tables for each case i.e. back and side tables.

+ As needed, maintain supplies such as IV fluids, needles and syringes

+ Aware of legal responsibilities regarding instrument, needles and sponge counts.

+ Follows policy for case with incorrect counts, reports and documents discrepancies appropriately.

+ Counts and signs items as dictated per OR count policies.

+ Follows safe practice when drugs and solutions are placed on the sterile field.

+ Labels all drugs and solutions properly.

+ Assist in the proper labeling, handling of all surgical specimens.

+ Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource

+ Routinely attends in-service programs

+ Demonstrates the ability to facilitate each case progression in a timely manner.

+ When prompted provides relief staff with accurate report

+ Modifies scrubbing procedures based on patient’s individual needs.

+ Able to set up procedure in a timely manner.

+ Responds to an emergency situation with the help of other team members.

+ Learns to identify and report defective instruments, supplies and equipment.

+ Maintains a safe environment by learning and following safety rules.

+ Respects patient’s rights to privacy, safety and dignity i.e. HIPPA.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality.

+ Learns teamwork by assisting other team members in such activities as room turnover.

+ Learns concepts of continuous quality improvement.

+ Make observations-plan and organize work, assess patient needs under the supervision of registered nurse.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following categories:

Category 1:

+ High School Diploma

+ Completion of a surgical technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation

+ Must maintain a Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited certification program within six months of hire immediately following successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program

Category 2:

+ Associate’s degree or equivalent certification from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

+ Certification in Surgical Technology must be obtained within six months of hire

Category 3:

+ Completion of a U.S. military training program in Surgical Technology through the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Category 4:

+ Previously employed as a Surgical Technologist at a Penn Medicine healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, OR

+ Employed in a surgical technologist role at another healthcare facility as the primary function at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

Preferred Qualification:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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