Surgical Technologist CST — $7.5K Hiring Incentive

geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 hiring incentive

$25.25 starting hourly wage

Shift differential up to $5/hr

Up to $40,000 tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Specialty Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technologist. The role offers a $7500 hiring incentive, a starting salary of $25.25 per hour with increases for experience, and up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Full-time, 36 hours weekly, with rotating start times and on-call duties. The position requires CST certification (or PA Act 80 exemption eligibility) and a Specialty Training Program graduate.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required unless exempt under PA Act 80.
• Graduates from Surgical Technologist programs have 6 months to become CST.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon with procedures for patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
• Coordinates treatments with other disciplines and provides basic patient assistance.
• Sets up instrument table and maintains aseptic technique during surgery.
• Identifies surgical site with the circulating RN and surgeon prior to incision.
• Maintains and documents supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
• Prepares, identifiers and verifies specimens obtained during surgery.
• Participates in admission and discharge processes and on-call rotations.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Specialty Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technologist. The role offers a $7500 hiring incentive, a starting salary of $25.25 per hour with increases for experience, and up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Full-time, 36 hours weekly, with rotating start times and on-call duties. The position requires CST certification (or PA Act 80 exemption eligibility) and a Specialty Training Program graduate.