Ambulatory Surgical Technologist (12 Hour Days)

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Geisinger 401(k) plan with employer

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Surgical Technologist for full-time, day shift. You will assist surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile technique, and prepare instruments and room for each case.

The role requires Surgical Technologist Certification and at least 1 year of related experience. This UNION-position includes a $7500 signing bonus if eligible and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Full-time position with 12-hour day shifts.
• Union environment with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintain sterile technique and prep room for operations.
• Assist in coordinating treatments with other disciplines.
• Prepare, identify and verify specimens from procedures.
• Restock rooms and monitor inventory for cases.
• Document relevant medical information and assist in emergency procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedures support

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Equipment setup

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Tools

Operating room equipment

Job description

Location

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

$7500 Signing Bonus, if eligible. Full-time; 12-hour Days; Monday - Friday. REQUIRES: Surgical Technologist Certification; previous experience preferred. UNION: Yes

Job Duties

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Provides basic patient assistance.
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.
• Actively participates in surgical timeout.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating Registered Nurse and surgeon for operative procedures.
• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments, per policy.
• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Disposes of linens, needles, and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Assess wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the Registered Nurse and Surgeon.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during the intra-operative phase.
• Cleans and prepares room between procedures and organizes effectively for end-of-case cleanup.
• Reports to the Registered Nurse, reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the patient's condition.
• Documents pertinent medical information and initiates emergency procedures where indicated.
• Restocks Operating rooms, monitors inventory and pulls case supplies for the following day.
• Assists in the training of new personnel in the primary area of responsibility.

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 all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a pro