RN Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support the operating room team. The role involves maintaining a sterile environment, setting up instruments, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

Hours and shifts are varied, with PRN status and a very small FTE equivalent. Qualified candidates will have an accredited surgical technologist program with NBSTSA certification and, for new grads, must obtain certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and NBSTSA certification.
• New graduates must obtain NBSTSA certification within six months of graduation.
• Completion of a surgical technology training program in the US Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile patient care environment in the OR.
• Set up instrumentation for surgical procedures and anticipate the surgical team's needs.
• Provide instruments and supplies and offer surgical assistance during procedures.

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

NBSTSA certification

Certification within six months for new grads

US Army/Navy/Air Force surgical technology training

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for providing a sterile patient care environment, for setting‑up instrumentation for operating room surgical procedures, for anticipating the needs of the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies, and for providing surgical assistance during operating room procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification (accredited through the NBSTSA); new graduates of an accredited surgical tech program MUST 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, 2020.

BENEFITS

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

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)

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.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s 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.