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Certified Surgical Technician - Cardiac

Tower Health

#Registered Nurse #Operating Room #Surgeon #Sterile Field #Pediatric #CST #Aseptic Technique #Surgical Technician #OR

Quick overview

The Surgical Technologist assists the surgeon by ensuring the operating room environment is safe and functional, handling necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies during operative procedures. Key tasks include maintaining aseptic technique, setting up the sterile field, handing items to the surgeon, labeling medications, preparing dressings, and participating in all procedural counts and sign-in/out processes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess current Surgical Technician certification and a minimum of one year of recent experience in a Cardiac or Open Heart operating room setting. Education requires a High School Diploma or GED, along with completion of a CST program or certification.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsPatient SafetyClerical SkillsAseptic TechniqueSurgical CountsInstrument HandlingSterile Field Setup

Job description

Job Summary

Current Certification required.
1 year O.R. experience required.
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon, circulating Registered Nurse or other licensed practitioners, to help ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
The surgical technologist handles instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for the procedure, performing tasks that include but are not limited to performance of aseptic technique, setting up the sterile field, handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon, labeling medications on the back table, preparing sterile dressings, care of instruments, participating in sponge, needle and instrument counts and participating in the sign in, timeout and sign out for each procedure.
Please contact Jerrica Alford, at Jerrica.Alford@towerhealth.org if you have any questions! #STC #LI-AH1 #INDAH

Qualifications

Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED CST program completion or Certification CTOR preferred Experience 1 year recent Cardiac / Open Heart experience Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills General Clerical Skills About St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children St.
Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
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Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics.
It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.
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Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St.
Chris Virtual Tour

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).
Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area