Surgical Technologist - CST - Days/Evenings - Operating Room

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons with procedures involving patients of all ages and support care during surgical interventions. The role works with other disciplines, provides basic patient assistance, connects patients to clinical equipment, and carries out perioperative duties in accordance with policies, protocols, and standards of care. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The position is full time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It requires every-other-weekend work, rotating weekday and weekend on-call coverage, and rotation of holiday work and on-call coverage. On-call shifts require a 30-minute response time. The role also includes participation in on-call rotations in the operating room and precepting students assigned to the surgical unit.

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

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), 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 graduation.
• Communication, computer literacy, medical devices and tools, and teamwork skills.
• Meet the on-call response-time requirement of 30 minutes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with procedures involving patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
• Coordinate treatments with other disciplines.
• Provide basic patient assistance and connect patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Use aseptic technique to prepare for surgery, including scrubbing, applying a surgical gown, 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 the procedure.
• Prepare, identify, and verify specimens obtained during surgery.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow organizational policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Perform quality-control monitoring, including QA, QI, and QE.
• 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.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed