Surgical Tech First Assistant - Operating Room

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant to join the operating room team on a PRN basis. The role involves direct patient care to support the surgeon, including wound exposure, hemostasis, and tissue manipulation with surgical instruments.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and hold CSFA/CSA/SAC credentials or comparable certifications; AHA BLS is required before orientation.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
• CSFA certification OR CSA OR SAC required or must obtain certification per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with wound exposure and hemostasis.
• Manipulate tissues with surgical instrumentation including suturing and wound closure.
• Support operating room team during perioperative procedures.
• Maintain scope of practice under supervision of operating surgeon.

Skills

AHA BLS

Perioperative experience

Education

Surgical technologist certification or equivalent

CSFA/CSA/SAC certification

US Army/Navy/Air Force surgical technology training

NBSTSA CSFA certification preferred

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

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.

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 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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s 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. 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 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.

Position Surgical Tech First Assistant - Operating Room

Location US:PA:Lancaster | Surgical Services | PRN