Surgical Technologist II

Confidential; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day one

Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000)

401(k) plan

PTO

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a Surgical Technologist role with a $7,500 hiring incentive and up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The position includes up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse, along with comprehensive benefits.

The Surgical Technologist will prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, assist during surgery, and ensure aseptic technique while supporting the surgical team. Graduate from a specialty training program is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Experience with aseptic technique and sterile processing is expected.
• Familiarity with scrub procedures and assisting in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations and prepare the operating room for procedures.
• Sterilize and supply equipment for surgeries.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments.
• Follow universal protocol and report concerns affecting patient care.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Scrubbing

Gloving

Draping

Education

Specialty Training Program

Tools

Sterile equipment handling

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive pay rates, 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

Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations. They are responsible for preparing the operation rooms for surgery; sterilize and supply equipment; prepare patients for surgery, such as washing incision site; they help surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies.Assists in the coordination of care in the operating room.Prepares the operating room supplies and equipment for surgical procedures as indicated per surgeon and preference card.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.Follows Universal Protocol standards in the operating room.Identifies and reports any concerns or observations that may impact patient care, to the Registered Nurse circulator.Consistently contributes to the resolution of problems by offering effective options, alternatives and solutions.Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.Participates in Joint Commission mandated educational programs.Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the Registered Nurses's supervision.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (medical, 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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

About Geisinger

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