Ambulatory Surgical Technologist CEP SEIU

Job SummaryAssists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients of all ages during surgical intervention.Job Duties

Assists the manager with the activities of surgical team and ancillary personnel.

Supervises assigned personnel when delegated by the manager in his or her absence.

Provides input to assist the clinical registered nurse team coordinator with preparing and submitting reports.

Assists with monitoring inventory and maintaining supplies for assigned service.

Assists manager with supervising proper use and care of equipment, instruments and supplies.

Assists the Equipment Technician with maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments.

Participates in the evaluation of new equipment.

Provides in-services on new products and equipment.

Evaluates operations and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Assists the manager with instrument standardization and central sterile supply updates.

Actively participates in Surgical Time and out and operating room briefing.

Helps coordinate activities with other teams, sections and departments Assures adherence to regulatory agency requirements, safety standards and infection control procedures.

Assumes Coordinator responsibilities as assigned.

Work 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.

Position DetailsApplicants 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. Work Schedule

Hours: Rotating start times (6:30am- 9am)

Weekends: No weekends

Experience/Certification: 1 year of experience is preferred.

Travel: None

Union: Yes

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity  

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  

Family-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 ones  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)OUR 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.We 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.