Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist: Open Heart/Cardiovascular(FT/Varied)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Leola
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
*Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PA\n
Summary1.0 FTE, Multiple Shifts, On-Call Required 1-2 X per week w/
Every 3rd to 4th Weekend On-Call. One Summer and One Winter Holiday
On-Call, 30 Minute response time. Job Description Job Description
Job Title: Surgical Technologist: Open Heart/CV(FT/Varied) This
position is located in Lancaster PA $15,000 sign-on bonus with a
two year commitment Full-time, 1.0 80 hr/2 weeks This position is
with the Open Heart /Cardiovascular team working multiple shifts
with on call 1-2 times during the week and one weekend every 3-4
weeks and one summer and one winter holiday , requires a 30 minute
response time.SUMMARY: Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine is
currently seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Open Heart team.
The Surgical Techt 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.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: 1. Utilizes techniques of infection
control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic
techniques and safety standards.2. Functions primarily as
instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving
and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic
techniques and procedures.3. 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.4.
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.5. Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies
during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate
environmental control techniques.6. Participates in the on-call
system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases.REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE: JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent
(GED). If new to the Surgical Technologist role, without any
previous Surgical Technologist experience, 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).
Employees with at least two years previous Surgical Technologist
experience do not require certification.CPR Certification.
PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of Operating Room
scrub experience. This position requires PA Child Abuse and FBI
Fingerprinting Clearances. This position requires a Professional
Certification #LI-MD1Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100%
Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health
SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call
DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and
Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company
MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness
ClassesDisclaimerPENN 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
written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed
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 12/08/2022
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