Surgical Technologist I | Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus based on experience

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Monroeville is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform direct and indirect technical tasks for patients around surgical interventions. Candidates should have a certificate from a college or technical school and must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within six months of hire. Responsibilities include setting up the surgical suite, caring for patients, and ensuring aseptic techniques. Experience as a surgical technologist is preferred, and CPR certification is required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or technical school; or equivalent experience.
• CST or TS-C certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up surgical operating suite.
• Utilize proper aseptic techniques.
• Prepare, position, and drape patients.
• Perform sponge and instrument counts.
• Care for and utilize resources efficiently.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Aseptic techniques

Patient care coordination

Instrument handling

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

CST or TS-C certification

Job description

Job Description

Sign‑On Bonus

• 0-1 Years of Experience: 2‑year commitment $10,000, 3‑year commitment $12,000
• 1-2 Years of Experience: 2‑year commitment $10,000, 3‑year commitment $17,000
• 2+ Years of Experience: 2‑year commitment $15,000, 3‑year commitment $25,000

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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

• 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 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.

Preferred

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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