Surgical Technologist - Childbirth Center - Rotation Shift
Company: Geisinger
Location: Kingston
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Surgical Technologist - Childbirth Center - Rotation
Shift
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: GCMC Pediatrics, Childbirth Center and Nursery Nursing
Team
Date Posted: 01/10/2024
Job ID: R-56844
Job 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 operationg
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:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that
starts day one of employment
- Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per
year
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a
flexible spending account (FSA) and -health savings account
(HSA)
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and
Long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger
contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast -
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and
earn incentives
- Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid
parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership
with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
- 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 programJoin the Geisinger Family!
Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please
contact Nikki Kaleta at nkaleta@geisinger.edu
Position Details
- Full Time, Rotation Shift (36 Hours weekly)
- 7pm - 7:30am or 7:00am - 7:30pm shifts rotating to cover
department needs
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
EducationGraduate 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Scranton , Surgical Technologist - Childbirth Center - Rotation Shift, Healthcare , Kingston, Pennsylvania
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