Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago

Lancaster, United States Lancaster General Health Full time
*Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PA


Summary

Job Description

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital inLancaster, PA.

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

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week). 1.0 FTE. Work Monday - Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm with the Cardiac/Vascular team. 2 out of 6 weekends of on-call Friday - Monday morning. 1-2 shifts of on-call weekly. 30 minute on-call response time.

Position Summary:

Assists surgeons in the delivery of patient care during Cardiac and Vascular cases by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation of surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment 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:

  • Assists surgeons, according to OR standards of practice and policies, during procedures. Provides assistance to surgeons for all procedures, and is responsible for maintenance of sterile field, proper set-up, and handling and maintenance of surgical equipment. Provides accurate reporting to other health care personnel.
  • Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and use of electrocautery 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 manner that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from operative field.
  • Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
  • Works with interdisciplinary teams such as Cath Lab, IVU and EP to collaboratively perform complex hybrid cases.
  • Reports to off-site locations, such as ICU, Cath Lab, ER, or patient rooms for emergent procedures requiring immediate intervention prior to coming to the Operating Room.
  • Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
  • Participates in the on-call system for emergency and urgent cases on weekends, nights, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.


Secondary Functions:
  • Participates in the clinical instruction of students and staff on all Cardiac and Vascular procedures.
  • Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.
  • Maintains necessary inventory supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating expired items.
  • Reports to the charge nurse for any extra assignments when current assignment is complete.
  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • If new to the Surgical Technologist role and 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).
  • All individuals hired after 12/29/2022, 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).
  • CPR Certification.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. #LI-KW1

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
  • 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
  • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
  • Child Care Subsidies
  • Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes


Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

LGH Full Time Posted on 10/30/2024

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