Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago

Lancaster, United States Lancaster General Health Full time
Surgical Technologist - Main OR (full time, days) at Lancaster General Health summary:

The Surgical Technologist collaborates with the surgical team in providing patient care during operations, ensuring the surgical environment is sterile and prepared with the necessary instruments and supplies. This role includes assisting the surgeon by handling instruments and maintaining effective communication to anticipate their needs. The technologist participates in on-call rotations and must comply with infection control protocols while caring for patients across all age groups.

*Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PA


Summary

Job Description

LOCATION: Lancaster General 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 (36 hours per week). .9 FTE. Monday through Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm. On-call 1-2 times per week. On-call 2 out of every 6 weekends from Friday 3:00pm until Monday 6:30am. On-call one Summer and one Winter holiday. 30 minute response time when on-call.

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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 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.


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Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, patient care, surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, instrument handling, on-call, infection control, healthcare, hospital

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