Surgical Technologist I

Highmark Health; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will assist with setup, maintain aseptic practices, and help position and drape patients for procedures, contributing to safe and efficient surgeries.

The role requires familiarity with surgical instruments, counts, and collaboration with the surgeon and OR staff to ensure patient readiness and optimal care throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• This role requires completion of a surgical technologist program or equivalent training.
• Experience in the operating room and adherence to aseptic standards is preferred.
• Prior exposure to surgical instrumentation and patient care workflows is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes aseptic techniques and follows medication and specimen handling policies.
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause.
• Understands and adapts to surgeon preferences and patient care variables; updates materials as needed.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote a cost-effective, efficient patient environment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical setup

Patient positioning

Sterile instruments handling

Team coordination

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (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 1-3 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.

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.