Surgical Technologist - Day Shift - Operating Room
Company: Geisinger
Location: Scranton
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Benefits of
working at Geisinger: • Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer
contribution • 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 Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To
learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki
Kaleta, nkaleta@geisinger.edu
Keywords: Geisinger, Levittown , Surgical Technologist - Day Shift - Operating Room, Healthcare , Scranton, Pennsylvania
