Regional Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Geisinger is proud to offer a part-time Surgical Technologist position with a competitive pay rate, 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 Description

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients 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-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 the end of the 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 RN.
• 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 OR.
• Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Performs quality control monitoring (QA, QI, and QE).
• Performs additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction setup, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled under the RN's supervision.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)

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 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

Community Overview

At Geisinger, everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We strive to treat everyone with kindness and treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients and community while providing a safe environment for all.

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. Our diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.