Surgical Technologist- AHN Internal Staffing Team

Highmark Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support OR teams before, during, and after procedures. This role requires proficiency in aseptic technique, instrument knowledge, and adherence to patient care protocols in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities include setting up the operating room, assisting with patient positioning, counting sponges and instruments, participating in the surgical pause, and ensuring efficient, cost-conscious care.

Qualifications

• 3 years of surgical technologist experience.
• Diploma or certificate from a college or accredited technical school.

Responsibilities

• Support OR specialties and be available for on call coverage.
• Assist in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilize proper aseptic techniques and follow standard precautions for medication and specimen handling.
• Assist with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participate in the surgical pause to ensure correct patient and site.
• Understand surgeon preferences and patient care variables and contribute to updating materials.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Care for and utilize resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Surgical experience

On-call availability

Education

Diploma or certificate

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. This position plays a vital role in the surgical team, performing a wide range of technical tasks with proficiency and accuracy. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient care protocols.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will support OR specialties and will require to be available for on call coverage.
• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site.
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count.
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• 3 years of surgical technologist experience
• Diploma or certificate from a college or accredited technical school.

Preferred

• 1 year of travel experience
• 5 years of surgical technologist experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following:
• Education and Certification: Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted.
• Pre-existing Employment: Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.
• CPR- American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.97

Pay Range Maximum:

$34.39

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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