Surgical Technologist (CVOR) - full time, days

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Location: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA


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.

Position Details: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Hours are between 6:30am - 3:00pm, 5 8-hour shifts. On call requirements with a 30-minute response time. On call for 2 weekends out of a 6-week period. One summer and 1 winter holiday requirement.


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.
• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications:


Candidates must meet one of the following categories:


Category 1:

• High School Diploma
• 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:

• Associate's degree or equivalent certification from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program
• Certification in Surgical Technology must be obtained within six months of hire

Category 3:

• Completion of a U.S. military training program in Surgical Technology through the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Category 4:

• 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 Qualification:


• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.