Surgical Technologist: WBH (Full Time/Day Shift)

Summary0.9 FTE, Primarily dayshift hours, 8, 10, 12 hour shifts, on-call required, Holiday requirement is 1 Summer & 1 Winter holiday. Weekend requirements currently are every 3rd, off shift maybe required to meet the needs of the department and is rotated if needed. This is a combined unit with the Ambulatory Surgical Facility at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion and you will work in both locations.

• 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.

• Participates in the education and orientation of surgical personnel.
• Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Participates in surgical procedure outside the department.
• Periodically 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.
• Maintains established stock levels in the Operating Room suites.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• If new to the Surgical Technologist role and 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).
• All individuals hired after 12/29/2022, 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).
• CPR Certification.

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes