Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at City of Hope Philadelphia Hospital and unlock your career potential with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates! We're seeking a passionate Surgical Technologist to support life-saving procedures in state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, continuing education stipends, and a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. Apply today to secure your spot in our next cohort of surgical innovators!
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments, sutures, and sterile supplies
- Maintain strict aseptic techniques and sterilization protocols
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before/after surgery
- Transport patients and specimens between departments
- Document equipment usage and inventory levels
- Train junior staff on surgical protocols and equipment
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification required
- 2+ years of recent operating room experience
- Knowledge of sterile processing and sterilization methods
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures and terminology
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Current BLS/CPR certification