Surgical Technologist (PRN) - Operating Room

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support operating room teams. The role focuses on maintaining a sterile environment, setting up instrumentation, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and providing hands-on assistance during procedures.

Candidates must complete an accredited surgical technologist program and obtain NBSTSA certification within six months if new graduates; US Army/Navy/Air Force training is also accepted.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains NBSTSA certification; new graduates must obtain certification within six months of graduation.
• US Army, Navy, or Air Force surgical technology training is acceptable.
• Previous surgical technology employment at a Penn State Health facility before December 29, 2020.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile patient care environment in the operating room.
• Set up instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies.
• Provide surgical assistance during operating room procedures.

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program with NBSTSA certification

US Army/Navy/Air Force surgical technology training

Prior Penn State Health surgical technology employment before 2020

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing a sterile patient care environment, for setting-up instrumentation for operating room surgical procedures, for anticipating the needs of the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies, and for providing surgical assistance during operating room procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification (accredited through the NBSTSA); new graduates of an accredited surgical tech program MUST 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.

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.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• 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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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.

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)

Position Surgical Technologist (PRN) - Operating Room

Location US:PA: Hershey | Surgical Services | PRN

Req ID 56572