Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Open Heart - Days Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Full Time 4X10-hour days, Alternating days off 6 a.m-430 p.m., On call: 1-2 days per week and approx. Every 3RD or 4TH weekend, Holidays: 1 Major and 1 Minor General Summary Provides entry level technical services and assistance in the operating room in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations. Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: + Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case. + Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies. + Drapes patients for surgical procedures. + Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. + Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges. + Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. + Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. + Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction. + Identifies and cares for specimens. + IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER: May be required to rotate work between the hospital and an ambulatory setting + Must meet Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation Act qualifications as outlined under "Courses and Training." Qualifications Minimum Education: + Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required Work Experience: + Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required + 1 year Open Heart experience. Preferred Licenses: + Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and + Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or + Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or + Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required Courses and Training: + Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and holds and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or + Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force. Upon Hire Required or + Provides evidence and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. Upon Hire Required or + Was employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or + Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020. Upon Hire Required or + If LPN, must be graduate of an accredited LPN program and have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required. Upon Hire Required and + If LPN - Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101. within 180 days Required Apply Now You’re unique and you belong here. At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us. WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.