Surgical Technologist - York

Job Description · Schedule · Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly · 5 (8) hour shifts during orientation, hour shifts after orientation. Call and holidays required. · General Summary · Provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an intermediate level and in accordan ...

Job description

Job Description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

5 (8) hour shifts during orientation, hour shifts after orientation. Call and holidays required.

General Summary

Provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an intermediate level and in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations.

Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Acts as a resource for Surgical Technologist I.

Responsibilities


Essential Functions:
Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I.
Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case.
Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.
Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.
Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.
Identifies and cares for specimens.
Teaches scrub role to newly hired Surgical Technologists and RNs.

IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER:
May be required to rotate work between the hospital and an ambulatory setting
Must meet Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation Act qualifications as outlined under "Courses and Training."

Common Expectations

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Required

Work Experience

2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
Tech in Surgery - Certified Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

In reference to the Surgical Technologist ACT 2020.

Surgical Technologists can continue practicing as surgical technologists without meeting the new education and licensure requirements if they meet the following:

Employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 28, 2020 or

Employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 28, 2020.

Upon Hire Required or

Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program.

Upon Hire Required or
Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force. Upon Hire Required or
Provides evidence and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or

If LPN, must be graduate of an accredited LPN program and have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required.

Upon Hire Required and
If LPN, Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101. within 180 days Required

Benefits Offered

Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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About Us

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.

As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation.

With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County.

Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area.

WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties.

It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project.

The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.