Certified Surgical Technologist

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is actively seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

A generous sign-on bonus is available for all full-time Surgical Technologist positions, with amounts varying by years of surgical technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and 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.
• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• 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.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

Job description

Join Our Community!

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

We Are Currently Offering a Generous Sign-on Bonus For All Full-time Surgical Technologist Positions! The Amount Is Dependent Upon Your Years Of Surgical Technology Experience. Sign-on Bonus Details

• 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment $10,000; 3-year commitment $12,000


• 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment $12,000; 3-year commitment $17,000


• 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment $15,000; 3-year commitment $25,000

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and 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.


• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.


• Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.


• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.


• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.


• 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.


• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.