Surgical Technologist - Full Time Day Shift - Operating Room
Company: Geisinger
Location: Pocono Lake
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Surgical Technologist - Full Time Day Shift -
Operating RoomLocation: Scranton, PennsylvaniaJob Category:
Diagnostic ServicesSchedule: Days Work Type: Full timeDepartment:
Northeast Surgical Suite DivisionDate Posted: 03/06/2024Job ID:
R-59453Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a Surgical
Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates,
competitive pay rates, up to $5/hr shift differential for evening,
night and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to
become a nurse!Job DutiesAssists surgeon with procedures related to
the care of patient 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 Time and out and operating room briefing
according to the universal protocol.Identifies correct surgical
site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before
incision of operative procedures.Maintains an accurate account of
supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.Verifies count
with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.Prepares, identifies
and verifies all specimens obtained during the 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.Maintains and documents
universal precautions.Initiates emergency procedures.Participates
in the admission and discharge process.Performs billing as
appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.Participates in
on-call rotations of operating room.Acts as a preceptor for
students assigned to the surgical unit.Adheres to all policies,
protocols and standards of care.Performs quality control
monitoring.Performs additional duties including specimen
collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and
post-mortem care.Assures all medications and solutions are labeled,
under the registered nurse's supervision.Work is typically
performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all
job specific obligations and complying with all organization
policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile
are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical
elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any
department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the
performance of the job related to that position.Benefits of working
at Geisinger: -Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting
on day oneThree 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) Company-paid life insurance,
short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k)
plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions 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
moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal
life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that
empowers our Surgical Technologists -Professional opportunities for
growth and advancement -Support and mentorship from a full range of
dedicated leaders -Community involvement through our Employee
Resource Groups -Employee referral incentive program -Join the
Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger
opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta,
nkaleta@geisinger.eduPosition DetailsFull Time, Day Shift
roleSchedule: 10 hour shifts, 4x weekly, 7am-5:30pmRotation to
alternate shifts to meet the needs of the department Up to every
other weekend and holiday rotation requiredOn-call with 30-minute
response time requiredEducationGraduate from Specialty Training
Program- (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work
experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)Certified
Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
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