Surgical Technologist - Full Time Day/Evenings - Rotating Start Times - Operating Room

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and patient care, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring aseptic conditions. This full-time position involves variable shifts with rotating weekend and on-call duties, emphasizing teamwork with experienced surgical staff.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

$5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Responsible for preparing surgical instruments and assisting surgeons.
• Participates in patient care and maintains sterile environments.
• Engages in emergency and routine procedures per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment and prepares for surgeries in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Manages surgical instruments and maintains accurate counts.
• Participates in the admission and discharge processes.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient assistance

Surgical procedure assistance

Emergency procedures

Quality control monitoring

Education

Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

• 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 (health, 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) anda health savings account (HSA)
• 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
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

• Full Time Position, Rotating start times 9am - 10am - 11am (12 hour shifts)
• Every other working weekend required (7am - 7:30pm or 7pm -7:30am)
• Rotation of on call weekdays and weekends
• Rotation of holidays working and on call
• (30 minute response time required for on call shifts)

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.)