Surgical Technologist - OR Prep & Procedure Support

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Ephrata is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare rooms, set up instruments, drape patients and assist the surgical team during procedures.

This full-time position features rotating shifts, on-call requirements for nights, weekends and holidays, and requires BLS certification plus one of the listed credentials (CST, Tech in Surgery or LPN) for hire.

Qualifications

• Certificate program post high school vocational training required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required; 1 year preferred.
• BLS certification required and CST/Tech in Surgery or LPN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies.
• Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning; monitors and restocks supplies.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; monitors for breaches and corrects as needed.
• Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.
• Identifies and cares for specimens.
• May rotate work between hospital and ambulatory setting if assigned to Gettysburg Hospital or WellSpan Surgical Center.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Education

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required

Job description

WellSpan Health in Ephrata is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare rooms, set up instruments, drape patients and assist the surgical team during procedures.

This full-time position features rotating shifts, on-call requirements for nights, weekends and holidays, and requires BLS certification plus one of the listed credentials (CST, Tech in Surgery or LPN) for hire.