Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

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7500 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health-Lancaster Medical Center

Location USPA Lancaster

Work Type Full Time FTE1.00

Shift Day Hours 700a - 700p or 1100a - 700p with call rotation

Recruiter Contact Amanda A. Frankhouser at email@psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures. Participates in surgical procedures by adhering to aseptic technique utilizing safely instruments and equipment and applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to a surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist acts as a preceptor to less technically prepared employees, students, and others as indicated. May serve patient populations from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification, new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation.
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air force.
• Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health PSH healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous operating room experience within the last three years preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period
• A Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below

Be Well

• with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts
• University Fitness Center
• Peloton

Be Balanced

• with Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Time
• Paid Parental Leave

Be Secured

• with Retirement
• Extended Illness Bank
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Be Rewarded

• with Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program

Be Supported

• by the HR Solution Center
• Learning and Organizational Development
• Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot, 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Healths expertise and specialty services. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WELL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - thats Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? Thats all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals, including current employees selected for a position, will undergo a background check appropriate for the positions responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including disability or veteran status. Penn State Healths policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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