Surgical Technologist jobs in Allentown, PA

Responsibilities

**Up to $5,000 bonus for experienced Surgical Technologist***

The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team.  The Surgical Technologist performs specific duties in preparation for surgical procedures and intraoperative care of the patient.

The Surgical Technologist job duties include:

• Understands and participates in the process of change, evaluating new ideas or concepts relative to advances in clinical technology or health care delivery system to enhance self and department growth and development.
• Participates in staff development, in-services, and continuous education conferences to maintain competency and expand knowledge.
• Applies correct principles of sterile technique and monitors the surgical field to maintain the integrity of sterility.
• Prepares surgical instruments and supplies to provide for procedural needs efficiently and expeditiously.
• Maintains competency of skill to care for patients of all ages.

Grand View Health has 8 Operating Rooms conducting surgeries for General, Breast, Bariatric, Neuro, Vascular, Robotic, Breast, Gyn, Ortho, Hand, Eye, and Colon.

Qualifications

Educational and Experience:

• High School Diploma, required
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation, preferred
• One to three years of experience in a hospital or surgery center, preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Surgical Technologist certification from an accredited credential program, required
• In lieu of certification, the Surgical Technologist was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual’s primary function in a health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020.
• Basic Life Support, AHA BLS, required

Grand View Health Employee Benefits:• Medical, Free Dental, Vision Insurance for full time and part time• 403B• On-site discounted Child Care Center• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year• Free Life Insurance• Free Parking• Paid Time Off• Sick Time• Flexible Spending Accounts• Employee Referral Bonus