Surgical Technologist - VARIED SHIFTS - Labor & Delivery

**Penn State Health** - **Lancaster Medical Center**

**Location:** US:PA:Lancaster

**Work Type:** PRN

**FTE:** 0.001

**Shift:** Varied

**Hours:** 12-hour shifts

**Recruiter Contact:** Erin W. McCaw at emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**

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 patent populations from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**

**Individual must provide evidence of one of the following:**

+ 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.

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

**For more information:** https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**

+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

**For a full list with more detailed information:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?**

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**

_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._

_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._

**Position** Surgical Technologist - VARIED SHIFTS - Labor & Delivery

**Location** US:PA:Lancaster | Surgical Services | PRN

**Req ID** null