Surgical Technologist (Ortho) - full-time, days

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team. This full-time position at a leading academic medical center involves assisting in surgical procedures, managing instruments, and ensuring patient safety. The role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with top professionals in a dynamic environment. With a focus on delivering exceptional care, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in surgical technology preferred.
• 1 year of Operating Room scrub experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care during surgical procedures by handling instruments.
• Prepare Operating Room equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Infection Control Techniques

Emergency Response

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

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Surgical Technologist (Ortho) - full-time, days

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $15,000 (prorated on FTE) with 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Combination of 8, 10, 12 hour shifts. Monday through Friday from 7:00am-5:30pm. Every 3rd weekend combination work/on call, 2-3 holiday shifts per year, 30 minute response time when on-call.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies under a Registered Nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Utilizes techniques of infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards.
• Functions primarily as instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Secures, sets up and otherwise prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments and supplies. Arranges instruments, tables, stands and other articles in specified order. Adjusts equipment within the Operating Room to meet the needs of the surgeon and operative requirements.
• Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie when needed, cutting tissue and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound.
• Anticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for instruments, supplies and equipment in such a way that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from the operative field.
• Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
• Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
• Participates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the education and orientation of surgical personnel.
• Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Participates in surgical procedure outside the department.
• Periodically works in the instrument or utility room area. Duties in this area include sorting instruments and equipment, arranging set-ups, storing equipment for future use and picking instruments for scheduled cases.
• Maintains established stock levels in the Operating Room suites.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• If new to the Surgical Technologist role, without any previous Surgical Technologist experience, hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force). Employees with at least two years previous Surgical Technologist experience do not require certification.
• CPR Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.