Surgical Technician, Certified

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Physicians Group is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Multi-Skilled Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Multi-Skilled Tech in the CPG - Urology Office:

• Provides patient care to all patients under the supervision of Physician and/or Physician Assistant.

• Under the direction of the Physician and/or Physician Assistant, removes patients' sutures from surgical site.

• Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or Physician Assistant.

• Sets up minor procedure room and assists physician and Physician Assistant with all procedures.

• Assists in patient care pre and post procedure and/or clinic visit.

• Triages phone calls, provides assistance to callers, routes calls to necessary personnel.

• Orders needed surgical instruments and supplies.

• Maintains and organizes minor OR supplies and preparation of instruments for sterilization.

• Provides clinical support to front desk and coworkers as needed.

• Continually strives to identify areas of cost containment by monitoring supplies and equipment.

• Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meetings and staff meetings.

• Travels to other locations where Urology holds clinic (Ebensburg and Somerset)

• Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety.

• Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume demands.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintenance of office equipment in good operational order.

Department Specific:

• Assists with patient assessments and participates in discharge planning while maintaining therapeutic partnership with patients, family, and caregivers.

• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan focused on a patient's needs and in accordance to age specific competencies.

• Administers medication according to policy.

• Implements physician orders.

• Provides direct patient care in a personalized, efficient manner with respect for spiritual and cultural differences.

• Reports patient's status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal outcomes.

• Follows established plan of care.

• Collaborates with members of the health care team.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited CST program.

• Certified Surgical Technologist/Must maintain certification.

• Minimum of one-year surgical experience preferred

More about Conemaugh Physicians Group

The medical group at Conemaugh Physicians Group is a team of established professionals at different practices in Johnstown and the surrounding area. The group has grown significantly in the past several years and continues to expand to meet local healthcare needs. Each practice is proud to offer top quality, comprehensive health care in a compassionate environment - close to home. We are committed to getting to know each patient as an individual in order to create a partnership in care designed around your specific needs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Physicians Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.