Surgical Technologist CST: OR Prep & Procedure Support

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental and vis

3 medical plan choices (out-of-area)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures and support perioperative care for patients of all ages. The role involves aseptic technique, equipment setup, patient transport, specimen handling, and participation in on-call rotations.

The candidate will work in a clinical operating room environment, coordinating with disciplines, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring compliance with universal precautions and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required unless exempt under Pennsylvania Act 80.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients 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.
• Active 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.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

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

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta, [e-mail]

• 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.)