Surgical Technologist - Full Time Day Shift - Operating Room

Lensa; Jessup (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

In dieser spannenden Rolle als Chirurgischer Technologe unterstützen Sie Chirurgen bei Eingriffen und gewährleisten die Sicherheit der Patienten. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Vorbereitung des Operationssaals, die Einhaltung aseptischer Techniken und die Dokumentation aller chirurgischen Materialien. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem klinischen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln. Mit umfassenden Vorteilen, einschließlich Gesundheitsleistungen ab dem ersten Tag und einem großzügigen PTO-Plan, ist dies eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, Teil einer unterstützenden Gemeinschaft zu werden, die sich für die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden der Patienten einsetzt.

Benefits

Vollständige Gesundheitsleistungen

401(k) Plan mit Unternehmensbeiträgen

Tuition Reimbursement bis zu 5.000 USD

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm (EAP)

Familienfreundliche Unterstützung

Berufliche Wachstumschancen

Mentorship-Programme

Gemeinschaftliches Engagement

Mitarbeiterempfehlungsprogramm

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Chirurgen während der Operationen.
• Kenntnisse in aseptischen Techniken und Patientenversorgung.

Responsibilities

• Assistiert bei chirurgischen Eingriffen und bereitet den Operationssaal vor.
• Überwacht und dokumentiert chirurgische Materialien und Instrumente.

Skills

Aseptische Techniken

Patientenassistenz

Wundversorgung

Notfallverfahren

Qualitätskontrolle

Education

Abschluss als Chirurgischer Technologe

Tools

Chirurgische Instrumente

Klinische Ausrüstung

Job description

Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients 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 (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) and a 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

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta, [e-mail]

• Full Time, Day Shift role
• Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 4x weekly, 7am-5:30pm
• Rotation to alternate shifts to meet the needs of the department
• Up to every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• On-call with 30-minute response time required