Surgical Technologist Days/Evenings - Labor & Delivery Unit

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Three medical plan options

Pre-tax savings & HSA with employer

Company-paid life insurance & disabil

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement

MyHealth Rewards program

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a Surgical Technologist a $7,500 hiring incentive, starting salary of $25.00 per hour with higher rates for experienced staff, and up to $5 per hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. The role includes extensive surgical support, aseptic technique, and participation in on-call rotations.

Earn up to $40,000 in tuition assistance for nursing education. This full-time position requires CST certification (or exemption under PA Act 80) and completion of

Qualifications

• Current CST certification required unless exempt under PA Act 80.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Full-time role with 36 hours per week, day/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures and coordinate treatments with other disciplines.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare instrument tables.
• Document supplies, specimens and counts during operations.
• Assist with patient transport, dressing changes and post-procedure care.
• Participate in on-call rotations and act as a preceptor for students.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient assistance

On-call rotations

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

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

Join the Geisinger Family! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta,

Position Details

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

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)

About Geisinger

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.