Welcome to Surgical Institute of Reading

At Surgical Institute of Reading (SIR), we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission. SIR ranked in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the-art facility has five operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, General, and Spinal Surgery.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Essential Role in Patient Care – Your work directly impacts surgical success and patient safety.
  • Supportive & Professional Team – Work alongside experienced professionals who value precision and teamwork.
  • Growth & Development – Opportunities to expand your skills and advance in your career.

Certified Surgical Technologist/Scrub Tech at Surgical Institute of Reading

The Certified Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures.  Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set-up of surgical procedures.
  • Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Gather necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
  • Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
  • Keep physician preference cards accurate and updated.
  • Retain all specimens for pathology, confirming source and name with the surgeon.
  • Transport surgical equipment to cleaning areas and assist with instrument reprocessing.
  • Interact professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
  • Follow Standard Universal Precautions, infection control protocols, and safety guidelines.
  • Serve as a resource to other members of the healthcare team.
  • Maintain required certifications such as CPR.
  • Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Surgical Technician Program required
  • Certification as required by state and/or center
  • 1+ years of Surgical Tech experience in an Operating Room setting.
  • Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
  • Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
  • Must excel in teamwork and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, engage with patients, and coordinate with physicians

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Availability of short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
  • 401(k) and access to retirement planning
  • Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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