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WellSpan Health · 3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Day

Lebanon, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

WellSpan Health is an integrated delivery system focused on value-based care, serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide entry-level technical services in the operating room, preparing for surgeries and assisting the surgical team during procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case

Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies

Drapes patients for surgical procedures

Assists the surgical team during operative procedures

Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges

Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique

Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction

Identifies and cares for specimens

IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER: May be required to rotate work between the hospital and an ambulatory setting

Must meet Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation Act qualifications as outlined under 'Courses and Training.'

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s)

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and 'error proof' systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life SupportSurgical Technologist programLicensed Practical NurseAseptic techniquesPatient careTeamwork

Required

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required

Tech in Surgery - Certified Upon Hire Required

Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required

Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required

Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force. Upon Hire Required

Provides evidence and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required

Was employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required

Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required

If LPN, must be graduate of an accredited LPN program and have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required. Upon Hire Required

If LPN - Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101. within 180 days Required