Surgical Technologist - Day/Evening Rotating Start Times - Operating Room

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures across all ages. Responsibilities include aseptic setup, instrument handling, patient preparation, and active participation in OR briefings and on-call rotations.

The role demands accuracy in counts, specimen handling, and compliance with universal precautions. Some weekend and holiday requirements apply per operating room scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Provide basic patient assistance.
• Set up instrument table and maintain aseptic technique.
• Participate in universal protocol briefings and site verification.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments.
• Prepare and verify specimens collected during procedures.
• Assist in on-call rotations for the OR.
• Support admission and discharge processes.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Devices

Teamwork

Military Experience

Surgical Technologist

Operating Room

Education

Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Evenings (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 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.

Position Details

• Full Time Position
• Rotating start times 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

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.

Company Overview

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. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

J-1 Waiver

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

Additional Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.