Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patients of all ages during surgical intervention.
Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.Provides basic patient assistance.Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.Actively participates in surgical Time out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol.Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse.Maintains and documents universal precautions.Initiates emergency procedures.Participates in the admission and discharge process.Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.Participates in on-call rotations of operating room.Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit.Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.Performs quality control monitoring.Performs additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and post-mortem care.Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-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 coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-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 onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceShared governance structure that empowers our Surgical TechnologistsProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsEmployee referral incentive programFull Time Position, Rotating start times 6:30am - 9am - 10am (12 hour shifts)Every other working weekend requiredRotation of on call weekdays and weekendsRotation of holidays working and on call(30 minute response time required for on call shifts)
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