Career Center

Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Health Network

Location:  US:PA:Reading

Work Type:  Full Time

FTE:  1.0

Shift:  Days
Hours:  7:00a - 3:30p

JOB SUMMARY:

***$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS***

The Surgical Technician performs scrub duties. Assists in-patient care and related services in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.The Surgical Technicianprepares 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 Technician 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.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Provide evidence of one of the following:

1. Completion of a nationally accredited education program for surgical technologists and certification as a surgical technologist.

2. Minimum of two years of employment as a Surgical Technician at a health care facility before December 28, 2020.

EXPERIENCE:

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.

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 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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