Surgical Technologist

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $12,500

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves preparing sterile setups, passing instruments, assisting with specimens, and restocking the OR, with strict aseptic technique.

The position includes department-specific weekend, call, and holiday requirements. A sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 may be offered based on experience, and job titles will reflect the applicant's education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment; adjust and check equipment to ensure proper operation.
• During surgery, pass instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants; hold retractors or instruments and assist with counting.
• Assist in preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with donning sterile gowns and gloves.
• After surgery, help transfer patients to the recovery room and restock the OR.
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites; transport as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with vigilant aseptic technique and safety practices.

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.

Position will have department-specific weekend, call, and holiday requirement. Position would be 1 (12 hour shift) 7a-7p/week and 1 (12 hour shift) 7p-7a/week.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 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.