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

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking qualified perioperative staff for Women & Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA. Full-time shifts, day hours, with weekend and on-call rotation as described.

A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered to eligible candidates who commit to the role for two years. Position focuses on providing supportive nursing care in perioperative services, with responsibilities in aseptic technique, instrument handling, and collaborative team care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program from an accredited entity.
• Surgical Technologist certification within six months of hire.
• US military surgical tech training accepted.
• Prior Penn Medicine experience in a surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive nursing care to selected patients under supervision.
• Assist in patient care measures and inform RN of signs requiring attention.
• Follow infection control and aseptic techniques consistently.
• Set up sterile instruments and supplies per surgeon or RN circulator instructions.
• Assist in labeling, handling of surgical specimens, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Participate in room turnover and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Surgical setup

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical technologist program

Surgical Technologist certification (within 6 months)

US military surgical tech training

Prior Penn Medicine experience (preferred)

Job description

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.

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 & Babies Hospital, Lancaster, PA — offering Perioperative (Surgical) Services with specialties in Gynecology, Uro-Gynecology, Robotics, and Obstetrics.

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

SCHEDULE

Full time (40 hours per week), day shift from 7am-3:30pm, occasional weekday needs from 3pm-7pm, up to every 3rd weekend (approximately 3-4 per year), up to 2-3 weekend on-call 12-hour shifts per every 6 weeks, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides supportive nursing care to selected patients under direction and supervision of the professional nurse; facilitates patient care by meeting specific nursing care requirements and assists in performance of patient care measures; informs the registered nurse of any signs, symptoms of untoward responses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Carries out LGH fire and safety regulations.


• Promotes infection control:


• Washes hands before and after patient contact.


• Carries out isolation procedures according to Infection Control Manual. Deals with blood and body fluids according to the standard precautions policy.


• Reports needle stick injuries to charge nurse.


• Reports exposure to communicable diseases and infections.


• Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique in clinical practice.


• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies.


• Sterilizes instruments and supplies in autoclaves as directed by Perioperative policies.


• Follows department policy on scrubbing, setup, gowning and gloving.


• Observes for contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique.


• Drapes the patient with sterile materials in the manner directed by the surgeon or RN circulator.


• Demonstrates proper handling of implants and prosthesis.


• Follows proper procedure for handling contaminated instruments after procedure i.e. cleans case cart after removing instruments.


• Uses appropriate instrument tables for each case i.e. back and side tables.


• As needed, maintain supplies such as IV fluids, needles and syringes


• Aware of legal responsibilities regarding instrument, needles and sponge counts.


• Follows policy for case with incorrect counts, reports and documents discrepancies appropriately.


• Counts and signs items as dictated per OR count policies.


• Follows safe practice when drugs and solutions are placed on the sterile field.


• Labels all drugs and solutions properly.


• Assist in the proper labeling, handling of all surgical specimens.


• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource


• Routinely attends in-service programs


• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate each case progression in a timely manner.


• When prompted provides relief staff with accurate report


• Modifies scrubbing procedures based on patient’s individual needs.


• Able to set up procedure in a timely manner.


• Responds to an emergency situation with the help of other team members.


• Learns to identify and report defective instruments, supplies and equipment.


• Maintains a safe environment by learning and following safety rules.


• Respects patient’s rights to privacy, safety and dignity i.e. HIPPA.


• Maintains patient confidentiality.


• Learns teamwork by assisting other team members in such activities as room turnover.


• Learns concepts of continuous quality improvement.


• Make observations-plan and organize work, assess patient needs under the supervision of registered nurse.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS

Candidates must meet one of the following categories:

Category 1

• High School Diploma or GED


• Completion of a surgical technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation


• Must maintain a Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited certification program within six months of hire immediately following successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program

Category 2

• Completion of a U.S. military training program in Surgical Technology through the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Category 3

• Previously employed as a Surgical Technologist at a Penn Medicine healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, OR


• Employed in a surgical technologist role at another healthcare facility as the primary function at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Certification

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 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.