Certified Surgical Technician - Cardiac

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician in Central Service Processing possesses a fundamental knowledge of sterilization concepts and techniques. They are responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all ancillary departments.

Also responsible for tray modification, testing and monitoring equipment, identifying appropriate storage containers and providing information required for reordering instruments. They must be able to work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where appliciable. Must demonstrate technical skills and knowledge of operating room technique and procedures in order to work alongside the operating room team to test, sterilize and prepare instruments and case carts as required for surgery

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and Certification in CTOR/ Surgical Technology

Experience

• Two Years' of recent Cardiac Surg Tech experience

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills

• General Clerical Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.

Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area

About St.

Christopher's Hospital for Children

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Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

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Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics.

It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St.

Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home