Surgical Technologist - Full Time Days/Evenings Rotation - Operating Room

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team. This vital role involves assisting surgeons during operations, ensuring a sterile environment, and providing essential patient support. With a competitive starting salary and generous benefits, including a hiring incentive and tuition reimbursement, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in the healthcare field. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence. Join this innovative organization and make a difference in the lives of patients every day!

Benefits

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

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty training program is required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile environments.
• Coordinate treatments and participate in surgical time-outs.
• Document supplies and assist in patient care.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient assistance

Surgical procedures support

Emergency procedures

Quality control monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

Clinical equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a $24.75 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 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-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 the 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 setup, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Work Environment

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

Position Details

• Full Time Position, Rotating start times 6:30am - 9am - 10am (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)

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.