Please Note: this position in located in Lancaster, PASummary Job Description Job Title: Surgical Technologist - CVORThis position is located in Lancaster, PA.Full time, 1.0 FTE, Cardiac/Vascular team.Work Monday - Friday. 2 out of 6 weekends of call Friday - Monday morning. 1-2 shifts of call weekly.Position Summary:
Assists surgeons in the delivery of patient care during Cardiac and Vascular cases by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation of surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment under a Registered Nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).
Essential Functions:
- Assists surgeons, according to OR standards of practice and policies, during procedures. Provides assistance to surgeons for all procedures, and is responsible for maintenance of sterile field, proper set-up, and handling and maintenance of surgical equipment. Provides accurate reporting to other health care personnel.
- Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and use of electrocautery when needed, cutting tissue, and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound.
- Anticipates and supplies surgeon's needs for instruments, supplies, and equipment in such a manner that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from operative field.
- Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
- Works with interdisciplinary teams such as Cath Lab, IVU and EP to collaboratively perform complex hybrid cases.
- Reports to off-site locations, such as ICU, Cath Lab, ER, or patient rooms for emergent procedures requiring immediate intervention prior to coming to the Operating Room.
- Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.
- Participates in the on-call system for emergency and urgent cases on weekends, nights, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.
Secondary Functions:
- Participates in the clinical instruction of students and staff on all Cardiac and Vascular procedures.
- Assists circulating nurse in providing direct patient care.
- Maintains necessary inventory supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating expired items.
- Reports to the charge nurse for any extra assignments when current assignment is complete.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- If new to the Surgical Technologist role and hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force).
- All individuals hired after 12/29/2022, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force).
- CPR Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others
The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.
New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material
A large portion of this position required reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.
The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.
Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.
Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.
Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.
Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.
Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.
EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Cardiac Monitor, Specimen Scanner, Bladder Scanner
Software: Microsoft Office products, Epic
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100% Body Position/Movement: - Sit: Occasionally
- Stand: Continuously
- Walk: Frequently
- Bend: Rarely
- Push: Frequently
- Pull: Frequently
- Kneel/Squat:
- Reach: Frequently
- Twist: Rarely
- Balance: Rarely
- Climb: Rarely
Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is:
Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required:- Vision
- Hearing
- Touch/Feeling
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS:Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:
- Bio hazardous Waste
- Blood borne Pathogens
- Chemicals
- Extreme Noise Levels
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
- 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
- Child Care Subsidies
- Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
DisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status . click apply for full job details
