Surgical Technologist- Nights!
Company: Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center
Location: Hershey
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC) is currently seeking a
dynamic and highly motivated Certified Surgical Technologist to
join our team. Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, up to $5k Service
lines include orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, pain management,
ENT, GYN, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. Additionally, we
perform pediatric surgery on patients ranging in age from 6 months
to 17 years of age. The majority of our surgeons are part of the
Pennsylvania State Health System, and are all Academic Professors
of Medicine in their unique fields, so the right candidate should
take a high interest in assisting our attending surgeons in the
training of our multiple Fellows, Surgical Residents and Medical
Students in an academic teaching environment. The leadership of
HOSC believes in advancing a "Just Culture" environment at HOSC
where every staff member has a voice, and is always treated with
dignity and respect. A major benefit of working for us is a Monday
through Friday work week without call, weekends or holidays. The
primary hours of operation are 7AM to 5 PM. All candidates will
participate in a shadowing experience as part of the interview
process, where you will get to meet our team and observe our
processes. We want to make sure that the perspective candidate for
this opportunity is the right fit for us, and we for them. Job
Summary Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and
maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating
room. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Ensures sterility
of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical
procedures. Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in
maintaining sterile environment. Assists circulating nurse in
gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible
for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and
intra-operative with the circulating nurse. Gowns and gloves
surgeons and assistants. Assists in keeping physician preference
cards accurate/updated. Retains all specimens to be sent to
pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate decontamination
areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of
instrument sets. Picks materials, supplies and equipment for the
subsequent day's cases, and puts away any unused supplies at the
end of each day. Works with the team to remove outdated supplies
from inventory. Perform terminal cleaning of the surgical suite at
the end of each day. Interacts appropriately and effectively with
all patients and visitors regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene,
personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure
personal safety and a safe environment. Assists with environmental
hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in
emergency preparedness drills. Follows all equipment and safety
guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of
equipment. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care
team, and is open and willing to train and mentor new staff and
surgical residents/medical students. Attends in-services,
conferences, and meetings as required. Communicates effectively and
courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs,
patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee
privacy and confidentiality per policy. Maintains designated
certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center. Acts in
accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the
Center. Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety
guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Maintains a positive attitude and capable of multitasking and
delegating as appropriate. Required Skills: Education and/or
Experience High School Diploma/GED Completion of an accredited
program in Surgical Technology (Certification required) 2 years of
experience is preferred LI-LL1 Employment practices will not be
influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship.
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