Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Certified OR Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, wersquo;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 OR Tech Certifiedyou are responsible for the following:

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

middot; Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate,and coordinated care based on respect for patient#39;s personal preferences, priorities, needs, andcultural beliefs and values.

middot; Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners.

middot; Inspects Operating Room (OR) for cleanliness and secures, sets up, and prepares OR equipment,instruments and supplies which are required for surgicalprocedures.

middot; Participates in team time out and is an active participant and advocate for patient safety and high-quality care in the perioperative setting.

middot; Aids with gowning and gloving of Surgical team including the Surgeon

middot; Assist with preparation of the sterile field including draping of the patient and maintaining sterilefield integrity

middot; Gives a thorough report to relief personnel on status of procedure, instruments, materials, and anyother pertinent information to insure a smooth transition of personnel during the surgicalprocedure.

middot; Counts all sharps, sponges, and instruments with the circulating nurse prior to, during and after thesurgical procedure. Follows the policy on how counts are performed, and initiates corrective actionwhen count is incorrect.

middot; Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization

middot; Aids in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unitoperations.

middot; Helps maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care in theOperating Room.

middot; Acts as primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed

The OR Certified Tech 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:

middot; High School Diploma

middot; Completion of OR Technician training

middot; BLS and OR Technician certification required

middot; Certification through the NCCT or NBSTSA required.

middot; One (1) year of scrub experience

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

middot; Comprehensive Medical, Dental, amp; Vision Plans

middot; Retirement Plans

middot; Tuition Reimbursement

middot; Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;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.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;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 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 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.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, p regnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.