Surgical Technologist - CST - Days/Evenings - Operating Room

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons with procedures involving patients of all ages and to support coordinated, safe care in the operating room. The role includes preparing for surgery using aseptic techniques; supporting surgical time-outs and briefings; confirming the surgical site; maintaining accurate counts of supplies and instruments; handling specimens; and assisting with sterile dressings and patient care. The technologist also connects patients to clinical equipment, assists with admission and discharge, participates in emergency procedures and quality monitoring, and follows organizational policies and standards of care.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The posted schedule is 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., with every other working weekend required. The position includes weekday and weekend on-call rotations, holiday rotations for work and on-call, and a 30-minute response time for on-call shifts. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Geisinger advertises a $7,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a starting salary of $25.25 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differential of up to $5 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Eligibility terms apply to the hiring incentive and other offered support.

Requirements

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required unless exempt under Pennsylvania Act 80. Individuals who practiced as surgical technologists in a healthcare facility within two years before the law's implementation may qualify without current certification.
• Applicants graduating from a Surgical Technologist program after December 31, 2020, must become certified within six months of their program graduation date.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Participate in every other working weekend, weekday and weekend on-call rotations, and holiday work and on-call rotations; on-call shifts require a 30-minute response time.
• Skills in communication, computer literacy, medical devices and tools, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Operating Room Specialist (68D), or Surgical Service Apprentice (4N1XX) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with procedures related to the care of patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
• Coordinate treatments with other disciplines and provide basic patient assistance.
• Connect patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare for surgery, including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up the instrument table.
• Participate in surgical time-outs and operating-room briefings according to universal protocol.
• Identify the correct surgical site with the circulating RN and surgeon before incision.
• Maintain an accurate account of supplies, including sponges, needles, and instruments, and verify counts with the circulating nurse at the end of procedures.
• Prepare, identify, and verify specimens obtained during procedures.
• Dispose of linens, needles, and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Assess wounds and apply or change sterile dressings as instructed by the RN.
• Maintain and document universal precautions and initiate emergency procedures.
• Participate in patient admission and discharge processes.
• Perform billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.
• Participate in operating-room on-call rotations.
• Precept students assigned to the surgical unit.
• Adhere to policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Perform quality assurance, quality improvement, and quality evaluation monitoring.
• Perform additional duties such as specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction setup, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
• Ensure medications and solutions are labeled under the RN's supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, 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 employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with 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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• $7,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates.
• Up to $5 per hour shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed