Surgical Technologist - CST - Rotating Start Times - Operating Room

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

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Specialty Clinic

Shift: Rotation (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.


• Assess 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.

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

Position Details

• Full Time Position, Rotating start times 630am - 9am - 10am (12 hour shifts)


• 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)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Surgical T