Surgical Technologist

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

After orientation shift per department need. Weekend and call requirements. Rotating holidays- one major one minor.

General Summary

Provides entry level technical services and assistance in the operating room in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations. Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

- Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required

Work Experience:

- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

- 1 year Relevant experience. Preferred

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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