Surgical Technologist

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking an OR Technician to assist the surgical team by preparing sterile setups, passing instruments, sponges, and sutures, and restocking the operating room. Responsibilities include labeling medications, preparing the OR, and ensuring aseptic technique under supervision.

Typical shifts are 2 eight-hour days and 2 twelve-hour shifts weekly with days off midweek; sign-on bonus up to $25,000 offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in sterile setup and pass instruments during procedures.
• Attention to aseptic technique and safety protocols.

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

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

The position is 2 eight-hour shifts (7A-3:30P) and 2 twelve-hour shifts (11A-11P) per week. Off every Wednesday. No call or weekend requirement. No holidays.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience!

**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education**

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.