Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified - Operating Room

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to join the operating room team. You will assist the surgeon, provide wound exposure, help maintain hemostasis, and manipulate tissues with surgical instrumentation.

This full‑time, day shift role (7:00 am–3:30 pm) requires relevant experience and certification as CSFA, CSA, or SAC, plus BLS. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to advance in a hospital system

Qualifications

• Three (3) years relevant experience in a surgical setting.
• CSFA certification OR CSA OR Surgical Assistant - Certified (SAC).
• Evidence of one of the following: accredited surgical technologist program with certification, Army/Navy/Air Force surgical tech training, or prior healthcare practice experience as surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating surgeon by providing direct patient care as part of the operating room team.
• Provide wound exposure, maintain hemostasis, and manipulate tissues with surgical instrumentation.

Skills

Three years relevant experience

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

Surgical Assistant - Certified (SAC)

Job description

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.

• $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 3:30p

Summary Of Position

Assist the operating surgeon by providing direct patient care as part of the operating room team. Providing wound exposure, maintaining hemostasis, manipulating tissues with surgical instrumentation and other related tasks.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) OR Surgical Assistant - Certified, (SAC)
• 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, 2022.
• American Heart Association BLS prior to completion of orientation.

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.

Benefits

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 HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

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 Employer and 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.

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