Casual, Surgical Technologist, Sr. - UPMC Somerset

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Somerset in Somerset, PA seeks a Surgical Technologist at Tech, Intermediate, or Senior level to support the operating room team. You will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, ensure equipment readiness, handle specimens, and contribute to patient safety and case flow.

This casual, as-needed role requires commitment of at least 16 hours per six-week schedule and participation in weekend/holiday call coverage with a minimum of 120 call hours per year.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist across levels (Tech to Senior).
• Ability to support sterile technique and operating room safety.
• Willingness to participate in weekend/holiday call coverage.

Responsabilités

• Teach and mentor new staff and students.
• Assist in passing instruments and maintaining sterile environment during operations.
• Help prepare the OR by arranging instruments, drapes, and supplies.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning for surgery.
• Ensure proper labeling of medications and specimen handling when applicable.
• Support cost containment in usage of materials and equipment.

Connaissances

Surgical Technologist

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Description du poste

UPMC Somerset is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for Surgical Technologists at all levels—Tech, Intermediate, and Senior!

As a Surgical Technologist, you will support the operating room team by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, ensuring equipment readiness, handling specimens, and contributing to the safety and flow of each surgical case. You'll be a critical part of procedures that change and save lives every day.

This is a casual position and offers an as-needed schedule, with a minimum commitment of 16 hours per six-week scheduling period. The role also includes a minimum of 120 call hours per year, with participation in weekend and holiday call coverage required.

Whether you're just beginning your surgical services career or bringing years of specialized experience, this role places you at the center of life‑changing patient care!

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on individual experience and education. Rate shown at the Senior level.

Responsibilities:

• Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Under the supervision of the surgeon hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for all repairs, ordering and maintenance of supplies, equipment, lasers and instrumentation related to the specialty service. Assist the Clinician in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures.
• Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.
• Coordinate day to day supervision of the surgical technicians. Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues. Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
• Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Scrub, secure additional supplies as required, maintain asepsis in the Operating Room, select and sterilize instruments, set up for surgical procedures, hand the surgeon instruments and sutures, store equipment and instruments.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
• An in-depth knowledge related to a specific surgical specialty or a broad knowledge of many specialties.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborates with the surgeons, specialty team members and other departments. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in implementation.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• Serve as a resource to other staff members. Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.