Job Description
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Location: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only. Position Details: Full time (40 hours per week/1.0 FTE). Hours are between 6:30am - 3:00pm, 5 8-hour shifts. On call requirements with a 30-minute response time. On call for 2 weekends out of a 6-week period. One summer and 1 winter holiday requirement. Position Summary: Assists surgeons in the delivery of patient care during Cardiac and Vascular cases by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation of surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment under a Registered Nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above). Essential Functions: Assists surgeons, according to OR standards of practice and policies, during procedures. Provides assistance to surgeons for all procedures, and is responsible for maintenance of sterile field, proper set-up, and handling and maintenance of surgical equipment. Provides accurate reporting to other heal