Surgical Technologist - CST - Days/Evenings - Operating Room

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental and vis

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time role. Earn a $7,500 signing incentive and a $25.25 starting hourly rate, with up to $5 per hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Includes potential up to $40,000 in tuition assistance and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include scrubbing, aseptic technique, assisting surgeons, and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon with procedures for patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
• Maintains aseptic technique and prepares instruments for procedures.
• Verifies surgical site with the circulating RN and surgeon before incision.
• Participates in on-call rotations and post-operative care.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Devices

Education

Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a $25.25 starting salary with increased rates for experienced individuals, up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

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 OR Briefing according to the universal protocol.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating RN 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 RN.
• 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 OR.
• Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Performs quality control monitoring (QA and QI and QE).
• 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 RN's supervision.

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

Position Details:

Full Time Position, 36 Hours/Weekly

9am - 9:30pm

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.)

Applicants graduating from a Surgical Technologist program after December 31, 2020, will have 6 months from their date of graduation from the program to become Certified.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Devices And