• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify
• Penn State Health
• - •St.

Joseph Medical Center

• Location:

•

US:

PA:

Reading

• Work Type:

• Full Time

• FTE:

• 0.90

• Shift:

• Night

• Night Shift Differential:

• $2.50/hour

• Hours:

• 3-12 hour shifts per week / Every 3rd weekend

• 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. Serve patient populations from obstetrics and gynecology.

• 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. + AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - required prior to the end of the orientation period

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  (S)
• : + Previous operating room experience within the last three (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.
• 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.

• WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

• St.

Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

• 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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination._

• Position
• Surgical Technologist - Family Birthing Center
• Location

•

US:

PA:

Reading | Surgical Services | Full Time

• Req ID
• 100445