Surgical Technologist: Open Heart/Cardiovascular (FT/Days)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: East Petersburg
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Please Note: this position in located in
Lancaster, PA \n Summary 1.0 FTE, Day shift w/ On-Call shifts,
40hrs per week, On-Call 2-3 times a week and every 3rd to 4th
weekend On-Call, One summer and one winter holiday. 30-minute
response time required. Job Description Job Title: Surgical
Technologist: Open Heart-Cardiovascular (FT/Days) This position is
located in Lancaster, PA $7,500 sign on with a 2 year committment
Full-time, 1.0, 80 hours per two weeks working dayshift either
6:30am-3:00pm or 7:00am-4:30pm with on call 2-3 times per week and
one weekend every 3-4 weeks with one summer, one winter holiday. 30
minute response time. ATTENTION: Please be aware that, if you are
an external applicant, you may need to complete an online
assessment as part of the hiring process. This assessment will be
sent to the e-mail address that you included in your application.
Please note: Some e-mail accounts may receive the assessment e-mail
in their junk/spam e-mail. This assessment must be completed within
5 days of receiving it. For more information regarding the
assessment, please click HERE . POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in the
delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative
procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the
preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and
supplies under a Registered Nurse. This pposition is with the Open
Heart-Cardiovascular team located at Lancaster General Hospital
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability
(with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following
duties: Utilizes techniques of infection control. Monitors all
personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety
standards. Functions primarily as instrument handler on all types
of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with
specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures. Secures,
sets up and otherwise prepares the Operating Room equipment,
instruments and supplies. Arranges instruments, tables, stands and
other articles in specified order. Adjusts equipment within the
Operating Room to meet the needs of the surgeon and operative
requirements. Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by
handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and
hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie when needed, cutting tissue
and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure
of surgical wound. Anticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for
instruments, supplies and equipment in such a way that the surgeon
need not divert his/her attention from the operative field.
Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and
efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates
corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment. Cares for
contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical
procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
Participates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and
urgency cases. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). If new to the Surgical
Technologist role and hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of
an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6
months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military
training program (Army, Navy or Air Force). All individuals hired
after 12/29/2022, must be a graduate of an approved school of
surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or
validation of completion of a surgical military training program
(Army, Navy or Air Force). CPR Certification. This position
requires a professional Certification This position requires FBI
and Child Abuse Clearances LI-MD1 Benefits At A Glance: PENN
MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to
employees: 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of
Health Sciences Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Shift, Weekend and
On-Call Differentials Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Short-Term
and Long-Term Disability Retirement Savings Account with Company
Matching Child Care Subsidies Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All
openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion
or any other classification protected by law. Search Firm
Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited
resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms
to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn
Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid
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the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and
no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN
MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or
through other means. LGH Full Time Posted on 02/16/2022
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