Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified - Operating Rm

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hour shifts with call requirements
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Assist the operating surgeon by providing direct patient care as part of the operating room team. Providing wound exposure, maintaining hemostasis, manipulating tissues with surgical instrumentation and other related tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Three (3) years relevant experience
* Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) OR Surgical Assistant - Certified, (SAC)
* 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, 2022.
* American Heart Association BLS prior to completion of orientation
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.
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