Surgical Technologist Chief- Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operative care before, during, and after procedures. You will handle instrument counts, stock the operating room, and ensure team readiness under supervision.

Hospital experience and CPR are required, with CST/TS-C certification pursued within six months for newer hires. Applicants should have a college/technical certificate in Surgical Technology and may advance to lead roles while maintaining a compliant, patient‑centered

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or technical school.
• CPR certification required (AHA).
• Surgical Technologist certification (CST/TS-C) within 6 months for hires after 12/29/2020.
• Experience in surgical scrub preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.
• Initiates changes to physician preference list and informs the team (25%).
• Maintains inventory for the service area (20%).
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments (15%).
• Orients new staff and directs lower level surgical technicians (15%).
• Set up operating suite with instruments and supplies (15%).
• Scrubs in and hands instruments during surgery (10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned (0%).

Skills

Surgical scrub

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

• Initiates changes to physician preference list and assures that team members are aware of changes. (25%)
• Maintains the inventory for the service area assigned. (20%)
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (15%)
• Orients new team members to assigned service area. Directs the work of lower level surgical technicians. (15%)
• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (15%)
• Scrubs in prescribed manner, hands physician instruments required during surgery. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Initiates changes to physician preference list and assures that team members are aware of changes. (25%)
• Maintains the inventory for the service area assigned. (20%)
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (15%)
• Orients new team members to assigned service area. Directs the work of lower level surgical technicians. (15%)
• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (15%)
• Scrubs in prescribed manner, hands physician instruments required during surgery. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• 3 years surgical scrub specialty 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

Disclaimer

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