What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company?
Surgical Technologist - Cardiac OR
$10,000 FOR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS - FULL TIME
As a Surgical Tech, you will play a vital role in doing what you do best - working with the entire surgical team to provide top quality care to our patients. Our staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $10K for student loan payments.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited operating room technical program.
- Certified Surgical Technologist through the NBSTSA OR NCCT.
- Current BLS certification.
About the Job:
- Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery room
- Sterilizing the equipment and operating room
- Helping with preparing the patient for surgery
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Preparing patients for the procedure
- Keeping the operating room sterile
- Passing surgical tools to the surgeon and the surgeon’s assistant
- Assisting in retracting tissues from the surgical patient
- Counting all of the tools and instruments used during the surgery
- Applying dressings to surgical sites
- Disposing of needles and gauze
**Rotating Shift/Weekends/Holidays and Call**
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Commonwealth Health - A commitment to caring can be found in the hearts and minds of the physicians, nurses and, many other employees who support patient care at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and clinics. Our organization is built on great people. In turn, we provide these skilled and dedicated caregivers with career opportunities, professional development and, a work environment that creates superior job satisfaction. Opportunities stretch across our hospital, physician network and, emergency medical services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years.
