Surgical Technologist/FA - Invasive Cardiology - Full-Time Days

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technologist/FA in Invasive Cardiology. The role entails assisting in surgeries, maintaining patient safety standards, and educating colleagues, requiring an Associates Degree and CST Certification. Ideal candidates have strong surgical experience and patient advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• CST Certification required; completion of STFA program within 2 years.
• 1 year of experience required; current STFA with extensive OR experience may be exempt.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures including patient positioning and prepping.
• Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices into daily work to ensure safety.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Surgical Assistance

Education

Associates Degree in Surgical Tech

Job description

Surgical Technologist/FA - Invasive Cardiology - Full-Time Days

Join UPMC as a Surgical Technologist/FA - Invasive Cardiology - Full-Time Days.

Purpose: Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in surgeries, helps set up the operating room, prepares and transports patients, passes instruments and supplies, assists with wound closure, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA.
• Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Take responsibility for personal development and education.
• Follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices into daily work, ensuring high quality and safety standards. Identify and report unsafe conditions or errors, and promote patient and family involvement in safety processes.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, including patient positioning, prepping, draping, and providing homeostasis using electrocautery, vessel ligation, and other means as directed.
• Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques; recognize physician preferences and procedural steps.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Serve as an educator, mentor, and resource to colleagues, especially in robotic surgery.

Qualifications: Associates Degree in Surgical Tech preferred; 1 year of experience required. CST Certification required, with completion of STFA program and certification within 2 years. Current STFA with extensive OR and First Assist experience may be exempt.

Certifications and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.