Surgical Technologist - DAY SHIFT - Operating Room

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Hershey seeks a Surgical Technologist responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and assisting during surgical procedures. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited program and hold certification, with the opportunity to earn a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care and surgical excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited surgical tech program required.
• Certification must be obtained within six months for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterile patient care environment during surgeries.
• Anticipate needs of surgical team and provide instruments.
• Assist during operating room procedures.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Instrument setup

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Certification through the NBSTSA

Job description

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 0.90
Shift : Day
Hours : 7:00a - 5:00p x2, 11:00a - 7:00p x2, D/N rotation

Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak at [e-mail]

***$7,500 Sign on Bonus - eligible to those that qualify***

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Responsible for providing a sterile patient care environment, for setting-up instrumentation for operating room surgical procedures, for anticipating the needs of the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies, and for providing surgical assistance during operating room procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification (accredited through the NBSTSA); new graduates of an accredited surgical tech program MUST obtain certification within six months of graduation.
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air force
• Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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