Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery (10 Hour Days)

Surgical Technologist

Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: $7500 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Monday - Friday; Full Time; 10 Hour Days; varied start times. REQUIRES: Active Surgical Technologist Certification or meets Act 80 grandfathering guidelines; previous experience preferred; UNION: Yes

Job Duties:

Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients of all ages during surgical intervention.

Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.

Provides basic patient assistance.

Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.

Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.

Actively participates in surgical timeout.

Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating Registered Nurse and surgeon for operative procedures.

Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments, per policy.

Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.

Disposes of linens, needles, and sharps in appropriate containers.

Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the Registered Nurse and Surgeon.

Anticipates needs of surgeon during the intra-operative phase.

Cleans and prepares room between procedures and organizes effectively for end-of-case cleanup.

Reports to the Registered Nurse, reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the patient's condition.

Documents pertinent medical information and initiates emergency procedures where indicated.

Restocks Operating rooms, monitors inventory and pulls case supplies for the following day.

Assists in the training of new personnel in the primary area of responsibility.

Position Details: Caring for your health and well-being.

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Devices And Tools, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Specialist (68D), Surgical Service Apprentice (4N1XX) will be considered, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.