Surgical Technologist (Certified) - Operating Room - Evening

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for full-time evening shifts. The role involves working closely with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and care during surgical procedures. Candidates must have relevant certification and skills in aseptic techniques and communication, with preference given to those with experience in surgical settings. WellSpan Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits and education assistance, as well as a commitment to community health solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Childcare referral service

Qualifications

• Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).
• 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a vital member of the surgical team.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Maintains aseptic technique and processes instruments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Aseptic technique

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Education

Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology

Equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces

Job description

Schedule
Full Time, Evening Shift (80 hours biweekly)
Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm

Position Function: The Certified Surgical Technologist is a member of the Surgical Team in the Surgical Suite who works with the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Surgical First Assistant, and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care before, during and after surgery. Essential Functions and

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services in area.
2. Actively supports and participates in new employee orientation.
3. Assists in maintaining a neat, safe, and clean environment.
4. Performs duties accurately, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care and patient safety.
5. Uses supplies and equipment with discretion, being mindful of costs and avoiding waste.
6. Adapts to changes in workload or procedure assignment.
7. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
8. Plans, prioritizes, and organizes the day effectively related to patient care and workload.
9. Accurately swipes in and out. Maintains time in accordance with department specifics.
10. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions, transfers & transports patients.
11. Maintains aseptic technique.
12. Performs correct counts and time out as part of the surgical team.
13. Assists in proper specimen collection and hand off.
14. Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment. Removes defective equipment immediately and troubleshoots to finish case, reporting issues to appropriate department for repair.
15. Accurately prepares and labels all medications with nurse and surgeon on sterile field.
16. Knows own role in case of surgical fire, codes and emergency situations and responds appropriately.
17. Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the RN and surgical team.
18. Maintains appropriate safety measures in surgical areas, i.e. strict compliance with all surgical initiatives including but not limited to all steps of Universal Protocol process, parallel processing, sharps safety, no pass zone, PPE protection in the surgical area, medication labeling and specimen handling.
19. Maintain competency with common positions related to the surgical procedure and assist with patient positioning in accordance with surgeon's instructions to provide the best exposure for the surgical procedure considering the patients comfort and safety.
Points of pressure requiring additional padding, such as; elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region.
Circulation shall not be impaired. (A tourniquet may be required for some procedures.)
Nerve damage shall be guarded against.
Maintain competency with common positions related to the surgical procedure and can use the equipment necessary to provide safe positioning for surgical cases.
Competencies will include the following: Fracture tables, head stabilizers, and any other equipment needed.
20. Manual dexterity and flexibility adequate for cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments (according to CDC, OSHA, and hospital policies and procedures) and maintains aseptic technique.
21. Acquires operational knowledge of autoclaves and sterilizers; programs, packs and troubleshoots as appropriate.
22. Sets up and processes specified trays.
23. Picks instruments and supplies for upcoming cases.
24. Participates in cross-training as assigned.
25. Processes incoming implant instruments/trays from vendors and distributes for scheduled cases. Reprocesses same after completion of case and makes ready for shipment/pick up.
26. Holds retractors, increases tension, adds counter traction, at the direction of the surgeon; manipulates uterus for retraction after manipulator is placed.
27. Packing with sponges.
28. Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
29. Safely handles sutures.
30. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis/prevent hemorrhage.
31. Applying direct digital pressure.
32. Picks up and holds tissue with instruments under direct supervision of surgeon.
33. Holds cameras.
34. Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including:
Liquid or spray occlusive materials.
Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.
Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).
Administer dyes contrast media under direct supervision of surgeon.
35. Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
36. Passes instrumentation through robotic arms/laparoscopic trocars. May reinsert trocars that have popped out of abdomen under direct supervision of the surgeon.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Formal Education and Training: Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces with five years of experience preferred.
Informal or Continuing Education: Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Recent experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred. Must possess necessary technical skills and interest in biological care; basic understanding of interpersonal and health concepts.

Certifications/Licensure: Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).

Benefits Offered:

- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Short-term disability
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Wellness and Wellbeing programs
- Caregiver support via Wellthy
- Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

Established in 1895 and located in the heart of Franklin County, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital's 274-bed facility provides a community of 156,000 residents full-range inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its leading-edge technology and full range of medical services, including award-winning heart and stroke care, a cardiac catheterization lab, a family birthing unit and Level II NICU, inpatient rehabilitation, a wound center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and surgical services, including robotic surgery. At WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children's events, "fun runs," and more. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.