Surgical Technologist - Full Time Rotation - Operating Room

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and ensure patient safety. This full-time position involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment, where you will support surgeons, maintain sterile techniques, and participate in emergency procedures. You will play a vital role in patient care, from preparing for surgery to assisting in post-operative processes. With rotating shifts and weekend requirements, this opportunity offers a dynamic work schedule. Join a team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the surgical unit.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a CST is required unless exempt under PA Act 80.
• Graduates from CST programs after Dec 31, 2020, must become certified within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during surgical interventions and coordinate treatments.
• Maintain sterile environment and document universal precautions.
• Participate in on-call rotations and act as a preceptor for students.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient assistance

Surgical procedures support

Emergency procedures

Quality control monitoring

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient 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.

• 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.)

Applicants graduating from a Surgical Technologist program after December 31, 2020, will have 6 months from their date of graduation from the program to become Certified.