Surgical Technologist - full time, rotating shifts

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Increased pay rates

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in the delivery of patient care during operative procedures. You will prepare instruments, set up the operating room, and support the surgeon with tissue handling and exposure, while maintaining strict aseptic standards.

This role requires flexibility for rotating day and night shifts, on-call responsibilities, and a commitment to patient safety across neonatal to geriatric populations. A strong team approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program with accreditation.
• Must be certified as Surgical Technologist within six months of hire.
• U.S. military training in Surgical Technology acceptable.
• Prior Penn Medicine OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange operating room instruments, tables and supplies.
• Assist surgeon with tissue handling, exposure, and hemostasis.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control throughout procedures.
• Support circulating nurse and participate in on-call duties.
• Handle instrument processing and OR room setup for cases.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program with accreditation

Surgical Technologist certification within six months of hire

U.S. military Surgical Technology training

Prior Penn Medicine surgical technologist experience

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

Increased Pay Rates: We’ve recently increased our Surgical Technologist pay rates to remain competitive and recognize the vital contributions of our team.

Position Details

• Full-time (36 hours per week) with rotating day and night shifts; 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
• On-call: Required, with a 30-minute response time.
• Weekends: Rotating schedule including every 3rd weekend.
• Holidays: Includes one summer and one winter holiday rotation

Position Summary

Assists in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies under a Registered Nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Essential Functions

• Utilizes techniques of infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards.
• Functions primarily as instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Secures, sets up and otherwise prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments and supplies. Arranges instruments, tables, stands and other articles in specified order. Adjusts equipment within the Operating Room to meet the needs of the surgeon and operative requirements.
• Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie when needed, cutting tissue and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound.
• Anticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for instruments, supplies and equipment in such a way that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from the operative field.
• Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
• Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
• Participates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases.
• Participates in the education and orientation of surgical personnel.
• Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Participates in surgical procedure outside the department.
• Periodically works in the instrument or utility room area. Duties in this area include sorting instruments and equipment, arranging set-ups, storing equipment for future use and picking instruments for scheduled cases.
• Maintains established stock levels in the Operating Room suites.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following categories:

Category 1:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a surgical technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation
• Must maintain a Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited certification program within six months of hire immediately following successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program

Category 2:

• Completion of a U.S. military training program in Surgical Technology through the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Category 3:

• Previously employed as a Surgical Technologist at a Penn Medicine healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, OR
• Employed in a surgical technologist role at another healthcare facility as the primary function at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

Preferred Qualification

• Basic Life Support Certification

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.