Surgical Technologist (Flexible Schedule) - UPMC South Surgery Center

UPMC; Bethel (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC South Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to join their orthopedic surgery team. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule, competitive compensation, and a significant sign-on bonus. This role involves assisting in surgeries, preparing the operating room, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Sign-On Bonus of up to $25k

Qualifications

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Ability to assist with a wide range of orthopedic surgeries.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assist in operations by passing instruments and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the operating room.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Join our dynamic team at UPMC South Surgery Center as a flex full-time Surgical Technologist! UPMC South Surgery Center in Bethel Park is a 4 OR orthopedic surgery center, performing primarily orthopedic surgery, more specifically sports medicine like ACL's, shoulder, hip, foot/ankle etc.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will experience the satisfaction of making a real impact, working Monday to Friday with daylight hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance with no overnights, weekends, or on-call shifts . No weekends, no call, no holidays. The hours are 6:30am - 4pm. This position will work a minimum of 28 hours and a maximum of 36 hours per week.

As a part of our commitment to your success, we offer free parking and an enticing Sign-On Bonus of up to $25k! Seize this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment where your skills and dedication are valued.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us. Your talent deserves recognition, and we're ready to reward it accordingly. Join us and let's make a difference together!

Your individual expertise and qualifications will guide us in placing you in the perfect job title and salary range.

Purpose:
The Surgical Technologist will be assisting and scrubbing into wide range of orthopedic surgeries including total shoulders. Scrub tech will be cross trained into central sterile for cross coverage abilities. Opportunity for side projects and work to help maintain inventory and day-to-day operations of small surgery center.

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.