ST Surgical Technologist - Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Be Well program

Total Rewards program

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center. This PRN, non‑exempt role involves day shift coverage with varied 8‑hour shifts, no weekends or holidays, and a strong emphasis on sterile technique and instrument handling.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, preparing supplies, and assisting with patient care under RN guidance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program with certification.
• Certification within six months of graduation is acceptable for new graduates.
• BLS certification required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and assists in-patient care in the Operating Room under RN supervision.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Participates in procedures by handling instruments safely and applying anatomy and physiology concepts.
• Possesses potential to precept students and less experienced staff; serves diverse patient populations.

Job description

ST Surgical Technologist - Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Day
Hours:Varied 8 hour shifts, start times 7:00a - 8:00a, Mon-Fri. No Weekends or Holidays.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures. Participates in surgical procedures by adhering to aseptic technique, utilizing safely instruments and equipment and applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to a surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist acts as a preceptor to less technically prepared employees, students and others as indicated. May serve patent populations from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

• 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, 2020.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period
  

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s 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 position's 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 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.