Surgical Tech

Surgical Technician - Technologist / Philadelphia, PA / $30-35/hr

Work Schedule: Day/Night shifts available

Facility: VA Medical Center

Start Date: Approx-May/June 2024

Contract Length: minimum 1 year; with the option to extend

Responsibilities:
Function as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Set up a sterile field with all required items for each procedure.
Plan and discuss each procedure with the surgical team to ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedures.
Prepare, organize and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups.
Observe, respond promptly, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon during surgical procedures.
Assist with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, obtaining supplies, and transportation to and from the operating room.
Handle all specimens appropriately, including labeling, keeping them organized on the table, and transporting them to the lab.
Assist with preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin stables, and cutting sutures.
Prepare prostheses and surgical devices during procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job requirements:
certificate or an associate degree from an accredited surgical technology program.
1+ years of experience as a Surgical Tech
Valid Surgical Tech License

Benefits:
2 week paid vacation after 1 year service
After 1000 hours, 40 hours of PTO
Our benefits or 4.57/hour additional
Paid federal holidays (11)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift

Application Question(s):
Please provide your email address to be contacted

Experience:
Surgical Technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)

Work Location: In person