We are hiring a capable Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room to join our amazing team at Mount Nittany Health in State College, PA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, people management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room at Mount Nittany Health today!
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Responsible to the Director, Surgical Services, Manager, OR and PACU and/or designee for overall practice. Functions under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist. Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Operating Room under the supervision of the professional nurse according to AORN Standards of Practice, Principles of Asepsis and Operating Room Policies and Procedures.
Education:
High School Education or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation or successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force.
Complies with the continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization as necessary to keep the certification current and provides proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements to Human Resources.
Experience:
Prior operating room experience; a minimum of three years preferred.
A background in Cesarean sections and Orthopedic, General and Vascular surgery preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Demonstrates independent critical thinking for emergent cases.
Demonstrates mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people.
Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.
License/Certification/Registration:
Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Certified as a Surgical Technologist and renews CST every four years.
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Mount Nittany Health Entity: Mount Nittany Medical Center
Posting Primary Department: OPERATING ROOM
Primary Shift: Day/Night/Eve
Class Profile: 8 and 10 and 12 hour shifts
Weekends: Includes Weekend Work
Holidays: Rotating Holidays
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Benefits of working as a Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room in State College, PA:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package
