Surgical Technologist – Cardiac Open Heart – Day

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Rotation: On call 

General Summary

Provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an advanced 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 and Surgical Technologist II.

Essential Functions:

• Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist II.
• 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.
• Acts as a mentor and role model for Surgical Technologist I and II. Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
• May perform the following duties depending on assignment:• Assist with endoscopy procedures and scope reprocessing• Orient staff to endoscopy procedures to include reprocessing• Point person for maintaining departmental inventory

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.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Completion of course for surgical technologists. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Weallthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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.

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

For more than 125 years, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has provided leading-edge inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care to the Lebanon County community. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital features an award-winning cardiac and vascular center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a wound care and hyperbaric medicine center, while providing a supportive continuum of care through our extensive WellSpan primary, specialty, ambulatory, and behavioral health care locations within the community. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is supported by the nearby WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, Lebanon’s first and only integrated cancer center. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital serves as the cornerstone of care for a total population of nearly 142,000 residents living in the rural and urban mix of Lebanon County. A full-service, acute-care hospital, with a 163 licensed bed capacity, admitting approximately 7,000 patients annually. We offer open heart procedures, comprehensive cardiac care, total joint replacements, private labor and delivery birthing suites, robotic surgery, and emergency care. 

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