Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Day

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (72 hours biweekly)

Hours : Day shift with call expectation

General Summary

Provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an intermediate level and in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations. Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Acts as a resource for Surgical Technologist I.

Essential Functions :

Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I.

Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case.

Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.

Drapes patients for surgical procedures.

Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.

Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.

Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.

Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.

Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.

Identifies and cares for specimens.

Teaches scrub role to newly hired Surgical Technologists and RNs.

IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER : May be required to rotate work between the hospital and an ambulatory setting

Must meet Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation Act qualifications as outlined under "Courses and Training."

Common Expectations :

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by : complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training. Required

Work Experience :

Licenses :

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or

Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or

Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training :

Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or

Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force. Upon Hire Required or

Provides evidence and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or

Was employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or

Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or

If LPN, must be graduate of an accredited LPN program and have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required. Upon Hire Required and

If LPN, Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101. within 180 days Required

Benefits Offered :

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Educational assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Weallthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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For more than 125 years, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has provided leading-edge inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care to the Lebanon County community. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital features an award-winning cardiac and vascular center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a wound care and hyperbaric medicine center, while providing a supportive continuum of care through our extensive WellSpan primary, specialty, ambulatory, and behavioral health care locations within the community. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is supported by the nearby WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, Lebanon's first and only integrated cancer center. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

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Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population : 140,000)

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