Staff Position

CVOR Technologist
PennState Health
Reading, PA
5x8 hrs, Days

$33-50/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay
$33-50/hour

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Join our team as a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist and play a crucial role in supporting cardiovascular surgeries within our calm and collaborative operating room environment. As a key member of our surgical team, you will assist surgeons and nurses in delivering high-quality patient care during complex cardiovascular procedures. If you're passionate about contributing to life-saving procedures and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply!

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing the operating room for cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterile and readily available.
  • Assisting the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and other supplies as needed.
  • Maintaining a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, adhering to strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
  • Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and proactively assisting in troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues.
  • Collaborating closely with nurses, surgeons, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure a safe and efficient surgical experience.
  • Participating in the cleaning and restocking of the operating room following procedures, in accordance with established protocols and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

  • Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation.
  • Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air Force.
  • Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information:

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information:

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

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Recruiter: Amanda A. Frankhouser

Briana Kissell
Briana Kissell
Penn State Health Job ID #2139-51906. Posted job title: Cvor Surgical Technologist - Day Shift - Stj Operating Room

Employer

PennState Health

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About
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
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Historic Reading, located about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, dates back to 1748. Known for its industrial past, including the Reading Railroad, today, many come to hunt for bargains and enjoy summertime entertainment. The city is a mecca for outlet shopping and events like Downtown Alive, a series featuring popular performers providing free musical events, keep locals and visitors entertained. There's also a 10-day-long jazz fest in the spring, while winter brings the annual Holiday Parade and the Fire & Ice Fest. For a fascinating look at Reading's history, the 579-acre Daniel Boone Homestead includes the house where the frontiersman was born. There's also a small museum providing insight into his life and life in early America, including furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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