Surgical Technologist II - Open Heart

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their award-winning team at a renowned cardiac care facility. In this role, you will provide exceptional support to cardiac surgeons in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing operating rooms, managing surgical instruments, and assisting during complex procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving surgeries while being part of a collaborative and supportive team culture. If you are passionate about surgical excellence and patient care, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Qualifications

• Requires a certificate in surgical technology or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and assist surgical teams during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and manage surgical instruments.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate Program Post High School

Job description

• Locations 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US
• Assignment Category Not Applicable
• FTE 1

Job Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team: Surgical Technologist Roles at WellSpan York Hospital's Open Heart Department

• Recognized Excellence: WellSpan York Hospital is proud to be named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care in 2025 and to have received the 2025 Cardiac Care Excellence Award. Healthgrades commends us for our clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including cardiac and stroke care.
• Team Culture: We are dedicated to growing a team culture of communication and teamwork, ensuring that every member of our staff is supported and valued.
• Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional care to Open-Heart Surgery patients at a Level 1 trauma center, supporting 5 cardiac surgeons. Handle 2-3 surgical cases per day, specializing in CABG, valve replacement, and ECMO.
• Work Schedule:
  • Day shift - 4x10 hour shifts (Alternating day off)
  • 6-week schedule matrix
• On-Call Requirements:
  • On call 1-2 days per week
  • Every 3rd and/or 4th weekend
  • Weekend call starts on Friday and ends Monday at 6am
  • Holidays: 1 Major and 1 Minor per year

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case.
• Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.
• Identifies and cares for specimens.
• Teaches scrub role to newly hired Surgical Technologists and RNs.
• IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER:May be required to rotate work between the hospital and an ambulatory setting
• Must meet Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation Act qualifications as outlined under “Courses and Training."

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or
• Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force. Upon Hire Required or
• Provides evidence and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or
• Was employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or
• Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or
• If LPN, must be graduate of an accredited LPN program and have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required. Upon Hire Required and
• If LPN, Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101. within 180 days Required

Benefits Offered:

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay