Surgical Technologist - (Women's & Babies) - Full time, days

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their Women's and Babies Hospital team. In this full-time role, you will play a crucial part in patient care by assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room is prepared and sterile, and supporting surgeons during operations. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification within 6 months for new Surgical Technologists.
• Experience in the Operating Room preferred, CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care by handling instruments during surgeries and preparing the operating room.
• Monitor aseptic techniques and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Infection Control Techniques

Surgical Instrument Handling

Emergency Response

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Approved Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Operating Room Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Job description

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Surgical Technologist - (Women's & Babies) - 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: Women's and Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on FTE) with 2 year commitment. External candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Primarily day shift from 7:00am - 3:30pm. On-call required to cover from 3:30pm - 7:00am. Every 3rd weekend requirement. One winter and 1 summer holiday.

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.
• 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.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• 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.

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 Qualification:

• One year of Operating Room scrub experience.

Required Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Certified Surgical Technologist (within 6 months from the date of hire)

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.