Surgical Technologist

Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Certified Surgical Technologist. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Service lines include orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, pain management, ENT, GYN, general surgery, and plastic surgery. Additionally, we perform pediatric surgery on patients ranging in age from 6 months to 17 years. The majority of our surgeons are part of the Pennsylvania State Health System and are academic professors of medicine, so the right candidate should have a high interest in assisting attending surgeons in training fellows, surgical residents, and medical students in an academic teaching environment.

The leadership of HOSC believes in advancing a “Just Culture” environment where every staff member has a voice and is always treated with dignity and respect.

About the role

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate and updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source and name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate decontamination areas.
• Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Picks materials, supplies, and equipment for the subsequent day’s cases, and puts away any unused supplies at the end of each day.
• Works with the team to remove outdated supplies from inventory.
• Performs terminal cleaning of the surgical suite at the end of each day.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients and visitors regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team and is open and willing to train and mentor new staff and surgical residents/medical students.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, their office staff, patients, and employees.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude and is capable of multitasking and delegating as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited program in Surgical Technology (Certification required).
• 2 years of experience is preferred.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday work week without call, weekends, or holidays.
• Primary hours of operation: 7 AM to 5 PM.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.