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Geisinger · 4 weeks ago

Regional Surgical Technologist Float

Muncy, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization offering a position for a Surgical Technologist. The role involves assisting surgeons in various surgical procedures and ensuring patient safety and care during operations.

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Responsibilities

Assists 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 OR Briefing according to the universal protocol

Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating RN 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 RN

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 OR

Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit

Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care

Performs quality control monitoring (QA and QI and QE)

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 RN's supervision

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationAseptic TechniquesPatient Care AssistanceQuality Control MonitoringEmergency ProceduresTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment

Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability

Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment

PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives

Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.

Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists

Professional opportunities for growth and advancement

Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders

Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups

Employee referral incentive program

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915