Surgical Technologist I (Women's & Babies Hospital) - full time, nights

LOCATION:  Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster, PA — offering Perioperative (Surgical) Services with specialties in Gynecology, Uro-Gynecology, Robotics, and Obstetrics.

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full time (36 hours per week), night shift from 7pm-7:30am, up to every 3rd weekend (approximately 3-4 per year), up to 2-3 weekends on-call 12-hour shifts per every 6 weeks, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides supportive nursing care to selected patients under direction and supervision of the professional nurse; facilitates patient care by meeting specific nursing care requirements and assists in performance of patient care measures; informs the registered nurse of any signs, symptoms of untoward responses.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS:

• Carries out LGH fire and safety regulations.

• Promotes infection control:

• ◦ Washes hands before and after patient contact.

• ◦ Carries out isolation procedures according to Infection Control Manual. Deals with blood and body fluids according to the standard precautions policy.

• ◦ Reports needle stick injuries to charge nurse.

• ◦ Reports exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

• Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique in clinical practice.

• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies.

• Sterilizes instruments and supplies in autoclaves as directed by Perioperative policies.

• Follows department policy on scrubbing, setup, gowning and gloving.

• Observes for contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique.

• Drapes the patient with sterile materials in the manner directed by the surgeon or RN circulator.

• Demonstrates proper handling of implants and prosthesis.

• Follows proper procedure for handling contaminated instruments after procedure i.e. cleans case cart after removing instruments.

• Uses appropriate instrument tables for each case i.e. back and side tables.

• As needed, maintain supplies such as IV fluids, needles and syringes

• Aware of legal responsibilities regarding instrument, needles and sponge counts.

• Follows policy for case with incorrect counts, reports and documents discrepancies appropriately.

• Counts and signs items as dictated per OR count policies.

• Follows safe practice when drugs and solutions are placed on the sterile field.

• Labels all drugs and solutions properly.

• Assist in the proper labeling, handling of all surgical specimens.

• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource

• Routinely attends in-service programs

• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate each case progression in a timely manner.

• When prompted provides relief staff with accurate report

• Modifies scrubbing procedures based on patient’s individual needs.

• Able to set up procedure in a timely manner.

• Responds to an emergency situation with the help of other team members.

• Learns to identify and report defective instruments, supplies and equipment.

• Maintains a safe environment by learning and following safety rules.

• Respects patient’s rights to privacy, safety and dignity i.e. HIPPA.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Learns teamwork by assisting other team members in such activities as room turnover.

• Learns concepts of continuous quality improvement.

• Make observations-plan and organize work, assess patient needs under the supervision of registered nurse.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:

Candidates must meet one of the following categories:

Category 1:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Completion of a surgical technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation

· Must maintain a Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited certification program within six months of hire immediately following successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program

Category 2:

· Completion of a U.S. military training program in Surgical Technology through the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Category 3:

· Previously employed as a Surgical Technologist at a Penn Medicine healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, OR

· Employed in a surgical technologist role at another healthcare facility as the primary function at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Basic Life Support Certification