Surgical Technician - Allentown - Lehigh Valley Health Network

    Lehigh Valley Health Network
    Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown

    4 days ago

    Description
    Join a team that delivers excellence.


    Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.


    Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

    Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

    Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

    Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

    LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

    We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

    Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.

    These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

    Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

    Summary

    Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and performs sponging, suturing, suctioning, holding retractors, and homeostasis.

    Monitors the patient and equipment during surgery and prepares patients for transport to and from surgery.

    Job Duties
    Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during routine and complex assignments in the scrub role.

    Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

    Intervenes to correct, minimize, or prevent actual or potential risks, based upon observation of physiological and/or behavioral data.

    Solves problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.

    Serves as the preceptor for new employees, transfers, and/or affiliating students.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Technical School Diploma Surgical technician program
    4 years experience in an operating room.
    Accepts and recognizes differences among people.

    Demonstrates knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the procedure and for maintenance of the sterile field.

    Demonstrates knowledge of the problem solving process in the identification and resolution of

    patient care or other problems.

    Demonstrates the capacity to become competent and perform a variety of required technical skills.
    American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

    Upon Hire

    CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania

    Upon Hire

    CFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania

    Upon Hire

    Physical Demands
    Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.


    Examples:
    Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.

    *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.


    Job Description Disclaimer:
    This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.

    It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

    Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

    Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

    In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

    All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

    Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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