Surgical Technologist (Operating Room) - Weekday Night Shift

geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Surgical Technologist at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) for night shifts. The role includes assisting surgeons, maintaining aseptic technique, and participating in admissions, discharges, and on-call rotations.

The position offers competitive pay, up to a $5/hr shift differential for evenings/nights/weekends, and an incentive program including up to $7,500 hiring incentive and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred).
• Strong communication, teamwork and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures and coordinate treatments with other disciplines.
• Maintain aseptic technique and prepare instruments.
• Assist in admission and discharge processes and patient transport.
• Record supplies, specimens, and ensure accurate counts.
• Participate in on-call rotations and assist in the operating room.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Devices And Tools

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 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

• 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.

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
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Position Details

• Schedule: W eekday night shift
• Sunday night through Thursday night
• 40 hours weekly with a mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts

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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Medical Devices And Tools
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Specialist (68D), Surgical Service Apprentice (4N1XX) will be considered
• Teamwork

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