Surgical Technologist - Operating Rooms - Rotating Shift

Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Benefits of working at Geisinger: - Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one - Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents - Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) - Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage - 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions - Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly - Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year - MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive - Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more - Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance - Shared governance structure that empowers our Surgical Technologists - Professional opportunities for growth and advancement - Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders - Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups - Employee referral incentive program Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Jennifer Craven at jlcraven@geisinger.edu. Job Description: Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention. - Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. - Provides basic patient assistance. - Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. - Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table. - Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol. - Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures. - Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. - Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. - Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. - Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers. - Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse. - Maintains and documents universal precautions. - Initiates emergency procedures. - Participates in the admission and discharge process. - Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. - Participates in on-call rotations of operating room. - Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit. - Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care. - Performs quality control monitoring. - Performs additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and post-mortem care. - Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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