Surgical Technologist II
Surgical Technologist II
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates competitive pay rates up to $5/hr shift differential for evening night and weekend shifts and up to $40000 in financial support to become a nurse!Job Duties:
Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations. They are responsible for preparing the operating rooms for surgery; sterilize and supply equipment; prepare patients for surgery such as washing incision site; they help surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies.
Assists in the coordination of care in the operating room. Prepares the operating room supplies and equipment for surgical procedures as indicated per surgeon and preference card. Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing applying surgical gown gloving draping and setting up instrument table. Actively participates in surgical Time and Out and OR Briefing according to the universal protocol. Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating RN and Surgeon before incision of operative procedures. Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges needles and instruments. Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. Prepares identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. Follows Universal Protocol standards in the OR. I identifies and reports any concerns or observations that may impact patient care to the RN circulator. Consistently contributes to the resolution of problems by offering effective options alternatives and solutions. Participates in oncall rotations of OR. Adheres to all policies protocols and standards of care. Participates in JCAHO mandated educational programs. Assures all medications and solutions are labeled under the RNs supervision. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance that starts day one of employment
- Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
- Three medical plan choices including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) andhealth savings account (HSA)
- Company paid Life Insurance Shortterm disability and Longterm disability
- Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
- Familyfriendly support to include adoption assistance paid parental leave paid military leave and a free care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
- Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities please contact Tracey Carolus Nurse Recruiter at or.
Position Details:
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)Experience:
Minimum of 3 yearsRelated work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Certified Surgical Technologist National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)Skills:
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
