Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Open Heart - Days
WellSpan Health
Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Open Heart - Days
Location: York Hospital, York, PA
Schedule: Full Time
Join Our Award-Winning Team: Surgical Technologist Roles at WellSpan York Hospital's Open Heart Department
+ Recognized Excellence: WellSpan York Hospital is proud to be named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ in 2025 and to have received the 2025 Cardiac Care Excellence Award™. Healthgrades commends us for our clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including cardiac and stroke care.
+ Team Culture: We are dedicated to growing a team culture of communication and teamwork, ensuring that every member of our staff is supported and valued.
+ Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional care to Open-Heart Surgery patients at a Level 1 trauma center, supporting 5 cardiac surgeons. Handle 2-3 surgical cases per day, specializing in CABG, valve replacement, and ECMO.
+ Work Schedule:
+ 4x10 hour shifts (Alternating day off) from 6am to 4:30pm or 5x8 hour shifts from 6am to 2:30pm
+ 6-week schedule matrix
+ On-Call Requirements:
+ On call 1-2 days per week
+ Every 3rd and/or 4th weekend
+ Weekend call starts on Friday and ends Monday at 6am
+ Holidays: 1 Major and 1 Minor per year
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
+ Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required
Work Experience:
+ Minimum 1 year Relevant experience Required
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
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