Surgical Technologist - CST - Evenings/Nights - Labor and Delivery Unit

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a $25.25 starting salary with increased rates for experienced individuals, 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 position is for the Labor and Delivery Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) and involves assisting surgeons with procedures, coordinating treatments, providing patient assistance, and connecting patients to clinical equipment. The role requires practicing aseptic techniques, participating in surgical briefings, identifying surgical sites, maintaining counts of supplies, preparing specimens, and disposing of waste appropriately. The Surgical Technologist will also assess wounds, apply dressings, maintain universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, participate in patient admission and discharge, perform billing, and participate in on-call rotations. Additionally, the role involves precepting students, adhering to policies, performing quality control, and assisting with various duties such as specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction setup, patient transport, and post-mortem care. All medications and solutions must be labeled under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the individual is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree