Surgical Technologist I

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7,500 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! This role involves assisting in surgical operations, preparing and sterilizing operating rooms and equipment, preparing patients for surgery, and supporting surgeons and nurses during procedures by passing instruments and sterile supplies. The Surgical Technologist also assists in coordinating care in the operating room, maintaining accurate counts of supplies, verifying counts with the circulating nurse, preparing and verifying specimens, and following Universal Protocol standards. They identify and report concerns impacting patient care, contribute to problem resolution, and participate in on-call rotations. Adherence to all policies, protocols, and standards of care, including JCAHO mandated educational programs, is required. All medications and solutions are labeled under the RN's supervision. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee is accountable for all job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Clinical Policies And Standards
• Communication
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists in surgical operations.
• Prepares the operating rooms for surgery.
• Sterilizes and supplies equipment.
• Prepares patients for surgery, such as washing incision site.
• Helps surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies.
• Assists in the coordination of care in the operating room.
• Prepares the operating room supplies and equipment for surgical procedures as indicated per surgeon and preference card.
• 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 OR Briefing according to the universal protocol.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating RN 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.
• Follows Universal Protocol standards in the OR.
• Identifies and reports any concerns or observations that may impact patient care, to the RN circulator.
• Consistently contributes to the resolution of problems by offering effective options, alternatives and solutions.
• Participates in on-call rotations of OR.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Participates in JCAHO mandated educational programs.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the RN's supervision.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three 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) with employer contribution
• 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 more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree