Surgical Technologist - Full Time Rotation - Operating Room

Job Title: Surgical Technologist - Full Time Rotation - Operating Room Diagnostic Services Rotation Work Type: Full time Geisinger is proud to offer a Surgical Technologist a $7500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, competitive pay rates, up to $5/hr shift differential for evening, night and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! 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 and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol. Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. Maintains and documents universal precautions. 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. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. 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 ~Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year ~ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 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 ~ Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists  ~ Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups  ~ To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta, nkaleta@geisinger.Full Time Position, Rotating start times 9am - 10am Every other weekend Rotation -- Shift 7pm-7:30am Rotation of on call weekdays and weekends; Rotation of holidays working and on call (30 minute response time required for on call shifts) Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred) Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.