Surgical Technologist - CST - Days/Evenings - Operating Room

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Medical plans with network options

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

PTO and retirement plans

On-site wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures for patients of all ages. The role involves preparing the sterile field, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and handing instruments in a fast-paced operating room.

The position offers full-time hours (3 12-hour shifts weekly), rotating weekends and on-call duties. Current NBSTSA CST certification is required unless exempt, with a specialty training program graduate as education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Current CST certification is required unless exempt under PA Act 80.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with procedures and coordinate treatments.
• Prepare sterile field, scrub, gown, glove, and pass instruments.
• Maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Participate in on-call rotations and patient transport as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Medical devices

Military experience

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.

Job Duties: Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention. Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. Provides basic patient assistance. Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table. Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol. Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures. Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers. Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse. Maintains and documents universal precautions. Initiates emergency procedures. Participates in the admission and discharge process. Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. Participates in on-call rotations of operating room. Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit. Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care. Performs quality control monitoring. Performs additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and post-mortem care. Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta, [e-mail]

Position Details:

Full Time Position (3 - 12 hour shifts weekly) 8am – 8:30pm Every other working weekend required (7am - 7:30pm or 7pm -7:30am) Rotation of on call weekdays and weekends Rotation of holidays working and on call (30 minute response time required for on call shifts)

Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required unless exempt under Pennsylvania Act 80 (Per PA Act 80, individuals who practiced as surgical technologists in a healthcare facility within two years prior to the law's implementation may qualify without current certification.)

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Devices And Tools, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Specialist (68D), Surgical Service Apprentice (4N1XX) will be considered, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

* Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.