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Penn State Health Surgical Technician - VARIED SHIFTS - Family Birthing Center in Reading, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - St Joseph Regional
Location : US:PA:Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 0.90
Shift : Night
Hours : 6:45p - 7:15a (3 - 12 Hour Shifts)
No Call Requirements for this position
$7,500 Sign On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify!* *
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgical procedures. Participates in surgical procedures by adhering to aseptic technique, utilizing safely instruments and equipment and applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to a surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist acts as a preceptor to less technically prepared employees, students and others as indicated. May serve patient populations from obstetrics and gynecology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation
Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air force
Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
Previous operating room experience within the last 3 years preferred
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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Position Surgical Technician - VARIED SHIFTS - Family Birthing Center
Location US:PA:Reading | Allied Health | Full Time
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