Job SummarynnGeisinger is proud to offer a part time Surgical Technologist competitive pay rate, up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Weekend incentive bonus available!nnJob DutiesnnBenefits of working at Geisinger:nnFull benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day onennThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsnnPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)nnCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coveragenn401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsnnGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklynnUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearnnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentivennFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesnnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and morennVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurancennShared governance structure that empowers our Surgical TechnologistsnnProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementnnSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leadersnnCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsnnEmployee referral incentive programnnJoin the Geisinger Family! 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To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contactnnJennifer Craven at Description:nnAssists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.nnAssists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.nnProvides basic patient assistance.nnConnects patients to clinical equipment as needed.nnPractices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.nnActively participates in surgical Time and out and operationg room briefing according to the universal protocol.nnIdentifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.nnMaintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.nnVerifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.nnPrepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.nnDisposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.nnAssesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse.nnMaintains and documents universal precautions.nnInitiates emergency procedures.nnParticipates in the admission and discharge process.nnPerforms billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.nnParticipates in on-call rotations of operating room.nnActs as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit.nnAdheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.nnPerforms quality control monitoring.nnPerforms additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and post-mortem care.nnAssures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.nnWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.nnPosition DetailsnnApplicants graduating from a Surgical Technologist program after December 31, 2020, will have 6 months from their date of graduation from the program to become Certified.nnSchedule: Following orientation, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm.nnThis is a Level One Trauma Center.nnEducationnnGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)nnExperiencennMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)nnCertification(s) and License(s)nnOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.nnWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.