Surgical Tech First Assistant Operating Room

Location:US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:Varied hours.
Recruiter Contact:Amanda A. Frankhouser at

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of this job is to assist the operating surgeon by providing direct patient care as part of a perioperative (operating room) team in performing activities such as providing wound exposure maintaining hemostasis manipulating tissues with surgical instrumentation (e.g. suturing wound closure) and other related tasks. These tasks will assist the surgeon in performing optimal care to a patient during surgery. Work is performed under the direction of an operating surgeon and within scope of practice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) OR Surgical Assistant - Certified (SAC)
• Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a Surgical Technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation. Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army Navy or Air force. Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29 2020 or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29 2022.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• NBSTSA CSFA Certification preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized innovative and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off Personal Time and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement Extended Illness Bank Life Insurance and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Healths expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect Integrity Teamwork and Excellence our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population our community and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WELL TAKE CARE OF -of-the-art equipment endless learning and a culture of excellence thats Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning Thats all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the positions responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Healths policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions laws regulations guidelines and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.