Lancaster General Health | Lancaster General Health | Surgical Technologist
2 days ago
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.
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