Surgical Technologist (full time, days)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PA Summary
Job Description LOCATION: Women's and Babies Hospital in Lancaster,
PASIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $15,000 (prorated based on FTE) with 2 year
commitment. External candidates only.SCHEDULE: Full time (36 hours
per week/.9 FTE). Combination of 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts primarily
during the day. Every 3rd weekend requirement. One summer and one
winter holiday. On call requirement to cover 7pm-7am weekdays and
24 hours on the weekend w/ 30 minute response time.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 REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM 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. 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
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