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OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Summary

Location

Philadelphia

Type

part-time

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About this role

The surgical technologist, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients under his/her care. The ST is responsible for case preparation, assisting with patient preparation, proper handling of instruments and equipment, preparation of the sterile field based upon the specific procedure and surgeon's preference, and anticipating the surgeon's needs. 'Certification requirement is only for those individuals hired after December 29, 2020'

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Other : Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology (Required)

Experience
1 Year experience in an operating room (Preferred)

License/Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
CST - Cert Surgical Tech (Required) or CORT - Cert Operating Room Tech (Required)
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Other facts

Tech stack
Surgical Technology,Patient Care,Operating Room,Instruments Handling,Sterile Field Preparation,Assisting Surgeons,BLS,CST,CORT

About Temple University Health System

At Temple Health, patients have access to some of the most advanced research and clinical care — tools we are using to help achieve outcomes once thought to be impossible. Our renowned physicians, nurses and researchers are committed to providing tomorrow's treatments, today.

Are you ready for an incredible career opportunity? To surround yourself with passion, teamwork and talent? Join Temple Health. Your tomorrow is here.

Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH-Main Campus), one of the region's most respected academic medical centers, Fox Chase Cancer Center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center; Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus, a community-based campus of TUH offering medical, surgical and emergency services, TUH-Episcopal Campus; TUH-Northeastern Campus; Temple Faculty Physicians, a clinical faculty practice plan comprised of more than 500 full-time and part-time academic physicians in 20 clinical departments; Temple Physicians, Inc., a network of community-based specialty and primary-care physician practices; and Temple Transport Team, a ground and air-ambulance company. Temple Health is also proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1892

What you'll do

  • The surgical technologist is responsible for the care and safety of patients, case preparation, and assisting with patient preparation. They must handle instruments properly and prepare the sterile field based on the procedure and surgeon's preferences.

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What does a OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center do at Temple University Health System?

As a OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Health System, you will: the surgical technologist is responsible for the care and safety of patients, case preparation, and assisting with patient preparation. They must handle instruments properly and prepare the sterile field based on the procedure and surgeon's preferences..

Why join Temple University Health System as a OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center?

Temple University Health System is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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The OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center position at Temple University Health System is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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