Surgical Technologist II - Per Diem - Operating Room - Plainsboro, NJ

Description 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? Summary Procedural Technicians function in both non-sterile and sterile capacities by creating an optimal environment for the procedural patient. Procedural Technicians possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate invasive, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic procedures. Procedural Technicians perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to aseptic technique, sterile technique, scrubbing, decontamination and sterilization. Responsibilities Maintains competency to scrub procedures: practices aseptic technique, sterile technique, and maintains universal precautions. Maintains and acquires knowledge of instruments including identification and proper use and appropriate decontamination/sterilization. Practices under the direct supervision of the procedural team and within the scope of practice of a Procedural Technician. Age-Specific Knowledge & Skills – possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and development levels/patient populations served within the department. Consults and collaborates with colleagues to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self‑identification of learning needs, by participating in ongoing educational activities, and by seeking experiences that reflect current practice in order to maintain skills and competence. Maintains own records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning. Credentials Surgical Technologist (Required) Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Five (5) or more years of Operating Room experience Salary Range $25.47 - $40.61/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Benefits Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System