Surgical Technologist - Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under RN guidance. You will prepare supplies, maintain sterile technique, and support patient care throughout procedures.

The role includes potential precepting responsibilities for newer staff or students, with a focus on patient safety and procedural efficiency. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program with certification.
• US Army/Navy/Air Force training in surgical tech available.
• Prior surgical technology employment at a PSH facility or equivalent preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before orientation end.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties in the Operating Room.
• Assists in-patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Adheres to aseptic technique during procedures and instruments handling.
• May precept less experienced staff or students.

Skills

Scrub duties

Aseptic technique

Anatomy & physiology

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

US Army/Navy/Air Force training in surgical tech

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

**$7,500 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify**

Penn State Health -Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC

Performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures. Participates in surgical procedures by adhering to aseptic technique, utilizing safely instruments and equipment and applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to a surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist acts as a preceptor to less technically prepared employees, students and others as indicated. May serve patent populations from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

Individual must provide evidence of one (1) of the following:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation.
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air force.
• Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

**This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.** All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.