Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is looking for staff in its 7 East unit, a fast-paced telemetry unit. You will contribute to patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, assisting with personal needs and comfort.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. This position may require a background check. Join our commitment to diversity as we seek qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
• Ability to contribute to basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the basic patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Caring for personal needs and comfort of the patient.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Position Details

• Location: US:PA:Camp Hill
• Work Type: PRN
• FTE: 0.001
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: Nights

Job Summary

7 East is a fast paced 25 bed, progressive care telemetry/stroke/trauma unit, serving the adult population with multiple comorbidities along with acute cardiac, neurologic, neurosurgical and trauma related diagnosis. We are the only non-ICU unit in the hospital with the capability of caring for patients with stroke like signs/symptoms. Staff are trained to care for patients with complex IV drips requiring constant telemetry monitoring, assessing stroke patients using the NIH stroke scale (our unit has helped Penn State Health Holy Spirit become a Gold plus elite honor roll stroke center), and caring for multiple system trauma patients.

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Legal and Diversity Statement

P enn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.