Surgical Technologist full time
Company: USPI
Location: Hershey
Posted on: November 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC) is currently seeking a
dynamic and highly motivated Certified Surgical Technologist to
join our team. - Service lines include orthopedics, urology,
ophthalmology, pain management, ENT, GYN, General Surgery, and
Plastic Surgery. - Additionally, we perform pediatric surgery on
patients ranging in age from 6 months to 17 years of age. - The
majority of our surgeons are part of the Pennsylvania State Health
System, and are all Academic Professors of Medicine in their unique
fields, so the right candidate should take a high interest in
assisting our attending surgeons in the training of our multiple
Fellows, Surgical Residents and Medical Students in an academic
teaching environment.
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The leadership of HOSC believes in advancing a "Just Culture"
environment at HOSC where every staff member has a voice, and is
always treated with dignity and respect. - A major benefit of
working for us is a Monday through Friday work week without call,
weekends or holidays. - The primary hours of operation are 7AM to 5
PM. - All candidates will participate in a shadowing experience as
part of the interview process, where you will get to meet our team
and observe our processes. -We want to make sure that the
perspective candidate for this opportunity is the right fit for us,
and we for them.
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If you are a recent graduate from an accredited Surgical
Technologist program or, getting ready to graduate, we encourage
you to apply. - You will be required to complete and pass a
certification examination within one year of your date of hire.
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Eligible for $5k Sign on Bonus!
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Job Summary
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. -Establishes and
maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating
room.
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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of
surgical procedures.
Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile
environment.
Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies
and equipment.
Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count
pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
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Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
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Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming
source/name of specimen with surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate decontamination
areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of
instrument sets.
Picks materials, supplies and equipment for the subsequent day's
cases, and puts away any unused supplies at the end of each
day.
Works with the team to remove outdated supplies from inventory.
Perform terminal cleaning of the surgical suite at the end of each
day.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients and
visitors regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene,
personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure
personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control
surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for
knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team, and
is open and willing to train and mentor new staff and surgical
residents/medical students.
Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians,
and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains
patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per
policy. -
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the
center. -
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business
philosophy of the Center. -
Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety
guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Maintains a positive attitude and capable of multitasking and
delegating as appropriate.
Required Skills:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the candidate should be able to
perform each essential duty to a high degree or expertise or
demonstrate a willingness to learn new things and improve upon
their skill sets. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
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Education and/or Experience
--- - - - - - - - - - - - - High School Diploma/GED
--- - - - - - - - - - - - - Completion of an accredited program in
Surgical Technology (Certification required)
--- - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 years of experience is preferred
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an
applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status
or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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#LI-LL1Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by
an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status
or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Keywords: USPI, Altoona , Surgical Technologist full time, Other , Hershey, Pennsylvania
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