Surgical Technologist Extern

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Surgical Technologist candidate enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited program. The role supports aseptic technique, instrument handling, and specimen management under supervision.

You will communicate patient data accurately and prioritize tasks, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and company policies. Growth opportunities and duties may expand with competency.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Program enrollment must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills such as aseptic technique and instrument management.
• Communicates patient data accurately and prioritizes care activities.
• Maintains professional development and adheres to policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sharps safety

Instrument management

Specimen management

Time management

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role performs prescribed surgical technologist procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a Surgical Technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills (i.e. aseptic technique, sharps safety, instrument management, and specimen management). (40%)
• Communicates pertinent patient data accurately and utilizes time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care activities. (30%)
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development. (30%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Must be enrolled in a Certified Surgical Technologist Program Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technologist program

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health‑related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.