Ambulatory Surgical Technologist - Woodbine Healthplex
Company: Geisinger
Location: Trevorton
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Ambulatory Surgical Technologist - Woodbine
Healthplex
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Outpatient Surgery Team
Date Posted: 10/24/2024
Job ID: R-68482
Job SummaryAssists surgeon with procedures related to the care of
patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
Job DutiesHiring Incentive: -This position qualifies for a $7,500
sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.
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- 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 timeout.
- Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating
Registered Nurse and surgeon for operative procedures.
- Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges,
needles and instruments, per policy.
- Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during
the surgical procedure.
- Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated
instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual
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 and Surgeon.
- Anticipates needs of surgeon during the intra-operative
phase.
- Cleans and prepares room between procedures and organizes
effectively for end-of-case cleanup.
- Reports to the Registered Nurse, reactions, results of
procedures, and any changes observed in the patient's
condition.
- Documents pertinent medical information and initiates emergency
procedures where indicated.
- Restocks Operating rooms, monitors inventory and pulls case
supplies for the following day.
- Assists in the training of new personnel in the primary area of
responsibility.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 Details
- Hiring Incentive: -This position qualifies for a $7,500 sign-on
bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply. -
- Hours: -Days
- Weekends: None
- Travel: None -Geisinger cares about not only its patients and
members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive
compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved
ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and
excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a
diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their
authentic selves. To learn more: ---- -Benefits of working at
Geisinger: -
- 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------
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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.------
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- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal
life and pet and legal insurance------ -
EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
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 , Ambulatory Surgical Technologist - Woodbine Healthplex, Healthcare , Trevorton, Pennsylvania
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