Surgical Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and team-centered environment at a leading healthcare provider, where you'll play a crucial role as a Surgical Technologist in a busy Operating Room. This position offers a generous sign-on bonus and the chance to support a wide range of surgical specialties, including neuro, cardiac, and oncology. With a focus on work-life balance, you will enjoy a limited surgical schedule on weekends and the opportunity to work primarily during the day. Be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and ensures the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Experience in an Operating Room setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist with surgical instruments.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and passed to the surgeon.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment during surgeries.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Aseptic Technique

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Solutions

Operating Room Equipment

Job description

We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon experience and commitment length.

We are hiring full time Surgical Technologists to support our Operating Room. UPMC Shadyside’s Operating Room (OR) serves patients through various surgical specialties including neuro, cardiac, ortho, vascular, urology, plastics, thoracis, robotics, and more! We do see a heavy oncology patient population. We are a 24-bed OR and we see over 60 cases per day. We are currently transitioning to a self-scheduling model to offer our staff greater work-life balance, and we boast a limited surgical schedule on the weekends. Our OR is a very team-centered department- we are one big team that helps each other out! You will work mostly days with rotational shifts for call, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual 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.