Surgical Technologist - VARIED SHIFT - Operating Room

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Enola (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure a sterile surgical environment and provide essential instruments and assistance during procedures. This full-time position at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center offers competitive pay, associated benefits, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited surgical technologist program.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation.
• Experience in surgical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a sterile environment for surgeries.
• Set up instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile patient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Surgical technologist certification

Completion of an accredited surgical tech program

Job description

*$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at [e-mail]

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; 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.
• AHA BLS required prior to completion of orientation

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.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.