Surgical Technologist I

Highmark Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting in surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment. The ideal candidate will have a certificate in surgical technology and a strong understanding of patient care during surgery. Responsibilities include preparing instruments and supplies and ensuring the surgical area is ready for operations.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year certificate or equivalent experience.
• Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up surgical operating suite.
• Utilize proper aseptic techniques.
• Conduct sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Teamwork

Cost-effective resource management

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

One year 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.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:
  • Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. -OR-
  • Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 -OR-
  • Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020
• CPR – American Heart Association

Preferred

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

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.

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