Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (Colorectal/Plastics)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Certified Lead Surgical Technologist to ensure effective and safe operations in the Operating Room at the McCandless location. This full-time role involves supervising surgical technicians, educating new staff, and maintaining quality standards of care. The ideal candidate will have substantial surgical experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Operating Room experience required.
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate supervision of surgical technicians.
• Assist in maintaining safety and cleanliness in the Operating Room.
• Help prepare patients and the operating environment for surgery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Coordination

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Completion of a formal surgical technician program

Job description

Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (Colorectal/Plastics)

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Salary will be determined based upon experience.

• Monday - Friday
• Four 10 hr. shifts or two 12 hr. shifts and two 8 hr. shifts
• On-call one holiday per year
  
  

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Salary will be determined based upon experience.

Shift Details:

• Monday - Friday
• Four 10 hr. shifts or two 12 hr. shifts and two 8 hr. shifts
• On-call one holiday per year
  
  

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist the Nurse Specialist in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Under the case scheduling process; may have ability to schedule procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.
• Liaison with Sterile Processing.
• Modify/revise requisitions (surgeon's preference cards) on an as needed basis.
• Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for presenting one in-service training to the staff each year.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• Have Epro access and ability to order specialty items.
• Serve as a resource to other staff members.
• Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.
• 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.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
• Clean and restock the operating room.
• 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.
• Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• 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.
• Facilitate education of surgical techs.
• Participate in peer review.
• A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required
• Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
• Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties.
• Receive a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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  Mid-Senior level

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