Surgical Technologist - Labor and Deliver Unit - Part Time Rotation
Company: Geisinger
Location: Frackville
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Surgical Technologist - Labor and Deliver Unit - Part
Time Rotation
Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Part time
Department: GBH Medical-Surgical & OB Nursing Division
Date Posted: 09/13/2024
Job ID: R-63722
Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist
competitive pay rates, 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 DutiesBenefits of working at Geisinger: -
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
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- 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 -
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- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue
time quickly - -
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year -
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- 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 nursing support
staff -
- On the job training and education -
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement -
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing
leaders -
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource
Groups------------------------------------ - -
- Employee referral incentive program -
- Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our
staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn
by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at
certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. -Join
the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger
opportunities, please contact Jennifer Craven at
jlcraven@geisinger.edu. -Job DescriptionAssists 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.Work is typically performed in a
clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific
obligations and complying with all organization policies and
procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position.
Position DetailsApplicants 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.
EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Surgical Technologist -
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about
caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger
family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone
as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure
colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our
knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the
caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and
better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community,
and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our
patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare
benefits for full time and part time positions from day one,
including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as
important, from senior management on down, we encourage an
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know
that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds
makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come
from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse
workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be
an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Geisinger, Harrisburg , Surgical Technologist - Labor and Deliver Unit - Part Time Rotation, Healthcare , Frackville, Pennsylvania
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