Surgical Technologist Days/Evenings - Labor & Delivery Unit

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health plan options

Life insurance

401(k) plan

On-site support amenities

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Surgical Technologist at GWV to assist in the operating room, maintain aseptic technique and coordinate patient care. The role involves scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping and instrument setup under RN supervision.

Current CST certification is mandatory unless exempt under PA Act 80; graduation from a specialty program is required. Full-time, day/evening shifts with on-call responsibilities and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification is required unless exempt under PA Act 80.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with procedures and coordinate treatments.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and prepare instruments.
• Scrub, gown, glove, drape and set up instrument table.
• Participate in Time Out and universal protocol briefings.
• Verify counts of sponges, needles and instruments.
• Prepare and verify specimens; assist with patient transport.
• Participate in on-call rotations and act as a preceptor for students.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA

Job description

Location and Shift

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 $25.00 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 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

Position Details

Full Time, Day/Evening Position (36 Hours/weekly) 3 - 12 hour shifts weekly 7am - 7:30pm Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Current Certification Requirement

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 and Certifications

Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We are an Affir&mative 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.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.