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Geisinger · 3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Rooms

Bloomsburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization that is looking for a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during surgical procedures. The role involves preparing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile environments, and providing patient care before, during, and after surgery.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationAseptic TechniquesClinical Equipment ProficiencyPatient AssistanceQuality Control MonitoringEmergency ProceduresSpecimen Collection

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Applicants graduating from a Surgical Technologist program after December 31, 2020, will have 6 months from their date of graduation from the program to become Certified

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Benefits

Full benefits (health, 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)

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

Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists

Professional opportunities for growth and advancement

Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders

Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups

Employee referral incentive program

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees