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

Surgical Technologist I (Women's & Babies Hospital) - Full Time, Nights

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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 (36 hours per week), night shift from 7pm-7:30am, up to every 3rd weekend (approximately 3-4 per year), up to 2-3 weekends 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

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