SummarynnJob DescriptionnnLOCATION: Orthopedic OR - Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PAnnSIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $15,000 (prorated based on FTE) with 2 year commitment. External candidates only.nnSCHEDULE: Part time (20 hours per week). Hours are between 7:00am-5:00pm. Every third weekend combination of being at work while on-call.nnPOSITION SUMMARY:nnAssists 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. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:nnUtilizes techniques of infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards.nnFunctions primarily as instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures.nnSecures, 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.nnFunctions 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.nnAnticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for instruments, supplies and equipment in such a way that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from the operative field.nnIdentifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.nnCares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.nnParticipates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases.nnSECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:nnParticipates in the education and orientation of surgical personnel.nnAssists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.nnParticipates in surgical procedure outside the department.nnPeriodically works in the instrument or utility room area. Duties in this area include sorting instruments and equipment, arranging set-ups, storing equipment for future use and picking instruments for scheduled cases.nnMaintains established stock levels in the Operating Room suites.nnParticipates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.nnOther duties as assigned.nnJOB REQUIREMENTSnnMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED).nnIf 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.nnCPR Certification.nnPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnOne (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience.nnDisclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.nnBenefits At A Glance:nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:nn100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesnnPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysnnShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsnnHealth, Dental and Vision CoveragennShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitynnRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingnnChild Care SubsidiesnnOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesnnDisclaimernnPENN 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.nnSearch 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.nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.nnOutpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.