Surgical Technologist

Tower Health West Reading, PA 19611, US

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Job Summary

Available Surg Tech Opportunities:

Full-Time Evening Shift (3PM-11:30PM); Weekend, Holiday and Call Rotation
Full-Time Day Shift (Varied Start); Weekend, Holiday and Call Rotation

The Surgical Tech:

Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operations, and hands items as needed to the operative team.
Responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree

Certification and Licensure

BLS Certification
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) through NBSTSA or NCCT (New grads must obtain within 6 months of graduation)

Required Skills

Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Overview

Reading Hospital is a Center for Bariatric Surgery, total joints, cardiac, DaVinci Robot, ENT, Ortho, GYN, Breast Stereotaxic program and a Level I Trauma Center caring for 17,000 patients undergoing surgical procedures each year. Reading Hospital has 24 operating rooms, 4 with hybrid capabilities, including robotic surgery. Advancements in spinal surgery including minimally invasive procedures along with Stealth guided navigation system for brain surgery and shunt placement are found in our ORs.

In Reading Hospital's Operating Room, a collaborative team environment is embraced, and you will have the opportunity to learn complex procedures in all specialties. Reading Hospital also offers a clinical ladder for Surgical Technologists.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour

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