Full Time (72 Hours/Biweekly) Shift: Days Monday - Friday No weekends, No holidays **General Summary** Provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an advanced level and in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations. Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Acts as a resource for Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist II. **Essential Functions:** + Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist II. + 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. Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical 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. + Teaches scrub role to newly hired Surgical Technologists and RNs. + Acts as a mentor and role model for Surgical Technologist I and II. Demonstrates leadership abilities. + Performs the preceptor role in the training of students. + May perform the following duties depending on assignment:- Assist with endoscopy procedures and scope reprocessing- Orient staff to endoscopy procedures to include reprocessing- Point person for maintaining departmental inventory **Common Expectations:** + Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). + Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. + Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. + Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops. + Attends meetings as required. + Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. **Qualifications** **Minimum Education:** + High School Diploma or GED Required **Work Experience:** + 3 years Relevant experience. Required **Licenses:** + Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or + Tech in Surgery - Certified Upon Hire Required or + Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required and + Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required **Courses and Training:** + Completion of course for surgical technologists. Upon Hire Required **Benefits Offered:** + Comprehensive health benefits + Retirement savings plan + Paid time off (PTO) + Education assistance + Financial education and support, including DailyPay + Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/) **Quality of Life** The borough of Hanover was settled in the mid-1700s as part of York County and is known for its fertile land and productive farming community. It is geographically located 19 miles southwest of York, Pennsylvania and 54 miles northwest of Baltimore, Maryland. Because of its proximity to Maryland, South Hanover is a popular hometown for commuters and their families. The appeal is the affordable housing prices, reasonable Pennsylvania cost of living and pleasant community lifestyle. With convenient routes leading north, south, east and west, one can chart an easy route to major East Coast cities. Hanover is a hotbed of activity for business growth and development. Visitors come to enjoy performing arts, outdoor recreation, museums, festivals, farm-fresh flavors and microbreweries. Several major food and snack brands make Hanover their national headquarters. (Patient population: 15,500) 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.