Ambulatory Surgical Technologist (12 Hour Days)

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgical Technologist assists surgeons with procedures involving patients of all ages and coordinates care with other disciplines. The role provides basic patient assistance, connects patients to clinical equipment as needed, and uses aseptic techniques to prepare for surgery, including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up the instrument table. The technologist participates in surgical timeouts and confirms the correct surgical site with the circulating Registered Nurse and surgeon. The position maintains an accurate count of supplies such as sponges, needles, and instruments; prepares, identifies, and verifies specimens; and prepares operating rooms with the anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure. It also includes disposing of linens and sharps appropriately, assessing wounds and applying or changing sterile dressings as instructed, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, cleaning and organizing rooms between procedures, and reporting patient reactions, procedure results, or changes in condition to the Registered Nurse. The technologist documents pertinent medical information, initiates emergency procedures when indicated, restocks operating rooms, monitors inventory, pulls supplies for the following day, and helps train new personnel. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working 12-hour day shifts Monday through Friday. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is represented by a union. A $7,500 signing bonus may be available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Surgical Technologist Certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons with procedures involving patients of all ages.
Coordinate treatments with other disciplines and provide basic patient assistance.
Connect patients to clinical equipment as needed.
Prepare for surgery using aseptic techniques, including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up the instrument table.
Participate in surgical timeouts and identify the correct surgical site with the circulating Registered Nurse and surgeon.
Maintain accurate counts of supplies, including sponges, needles, and instruments, according to policy.
Prepare, identify, and verify specimens obtained during procedures.
Prepare the room with the instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment anticipated for each procedure.
Dispose of linens, needles, and sharps in appropriate containers.
Assess wounds and apply or change sterile dressings as instructed by the Registered Nurse and surgeon.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during the intraoperative phase.
Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and organize end-of-case cleanup.
Report patient reactions, procedure results, and observed changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
Document pertinent medical information and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
Restock operating rooms, monitor inventory, and pull supplies for the following day’s cases.
Assist with training new personnel in the primary area of responsibility.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with an employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.