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Surgical Technologist ortho(PT/Days) - Lancaster Pennsylvania
Company: Lancaster General Health Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/10/2024
*Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PA Summary .5 FTE Job Description Job Title: Surgical Technologist ortho (PT/Days) This position is located in Lancaster, PA $7,500 sign on with 2 year commitment Part-time, .5, 40 hours per two weeks working combination of 8,10 and 12 hr shifts with every third weekend work/on call, 1 summer/1 winter holiday with a 30 minute response time. Very busy orthopedic center specializing in total joint, fracture management, and sport medicine POSITION SUMMARY: Assists 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: - Utilizes techniques of infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards.
- Functions primarily as instrument handler on all types of surgical procedures involving and requiring conformance with specific sterile and aseptic techniques and procedures.
- Secures, 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.
- Functions 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.
- Anticipates 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.
- Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
- Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
- Participates in the on-call system in the O.R. for emergency and urgency cases.
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- If 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.
- CPR Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience. Disclaimer: 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. Benefits At A Glance: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees: |
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