Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Surgical Technologist for full-time day shifts. You will assist the surgical team, maintain sterile technique, and act as a clinical resource during operative procedures.

A minimum of two years’ experience and BLS are required, with potential tuition support and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Qualified applicants have completed an accredited surgical technologist program; new grads may certify within six months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and certification; new grads may obtain certification within six months.
• Completion of a US Army/Navy/Air Force surgical technology training program.
• Two years of surgical technology experience required.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the surgeon and surgical team during operative procedures and serve as a clinical resource.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

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 - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p or 11:00a - 7:00p, on call rotation

Summary Of Position

Responsible to support the surgeon and members of the surgical team during the operative procedure and serves as a clinical resource.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• 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.
• Two (2) years of experience in Surgical Technology required.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

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.

Benefits

• 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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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 Employer and 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.