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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist - part time, nights

Lancaster, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and conducting innovative research. The Surgical Technologist role involves assisting in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during surgical procedures and preparing the operating room for surgery.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies under a Registered Nurse

Utilizes techniques of infection control

Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards

Functions primarily as instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures

Secures, sets up and otherwise prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments and supplies

Arranges instruments, tables, stands and other articles in specified order

Adjusts equipment within the Operating Room to meet the needs of the surgeon and operative requirements

Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie when needed, cutting tissue and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound

Anticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for instruments, supplies and equipment in such a way that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from the operative field

Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner

Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment

Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques

Participates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases

Participates in the education and orientation of surgical personnel

Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care

Participates in surgical procedure outside the department

Periodically works in the instrument or utility room area

Duties in this area include sorting instruments and equipment, arranging set-ups, storing equipment for future use and picking instruments for scheduled cases

Maintains established stock levels in the Operating Room suites

Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical technology certificationOperating Room experienceInfection control techniquesAseptic techniquesCPR Certification

Required

High school diploma or equivalent GED

If new to the Surgical Technologist role, without any previous Surgical Technologist experience, hired after 12-28-2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program Army, Navy or Air Force

Employees with at least two years previous Surgical Technologist experience do not require certification

CPR Certification

Preferred

One 1 year of Operating Room scrub experience

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) w/ a 2 year commitment.

One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Company

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a more than 800-licensed bed, not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (in partnership with Universal Health Services), and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (in partnership with Kindred Healthcare).

Founded in 1893

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees