Surgical Technologist - Family Birthing Center

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Night shift differential ($2.50/hr)

Tuition discount for Penn State

Descripción de la vacante

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Family Birthing Center. The role performs scrub duties in the OR under RN supervision, with a 7:00p–7:00a night shift and 0.60 FTE.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited surgical technologist program with certification, or equivalent military training, BLS, and some OR experience preferred. This part-time position offers night differential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates may 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 at a Penn State Health facility on or before December 29, 2020, or as primary function at another healthcare facility within the two years prior to December 29, 2020.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period.

Responsabilidades

• Performs scrub duties in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures.
• Assists in surgical procedures adhering to aseptic technique and proper instrument handling.
• Acting as a preceptor to less experienced staff and students as indicated.

Descripción del empleo

Surgical Technologist - Family Birthing Center

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.60
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:00a (2 shifts per week) Every 3rd weekend

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures. Participates in surgical procedures by adhering to aseptic technique, utilizing safely instruments and equipment and applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to a surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist acts as a preceptor to less technically prepared employees, students and others as indicated.Serve patient populations from obstetrics and gynecology.

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; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may 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.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous operating room experience within the last three (3) years preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.