Surgical Technologist per diem - Operating Room

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Surgical Technologist 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 Duties: Assists 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.

Requirements

• Schedule dependent on need of the unit.
• On call weekdays and weekends as needed.
• Rotation and on call of holidays as needed.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required unless exempt under Pennsylvania Act 80 (Per PA Act 80, individuals who practiced as surgical technologists in a healthcare facility within two years prior to the law's implementation may qualify without current certification.)
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Medical Devices And Tools
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Specialist (68D), Surgical Service Apprentice (4N1XX) will be considered
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees