Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Daylight - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining aseptic techniques. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in surgical settings.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments.
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and follows medication handling policy.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Patient Care

Surgical Procedures

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Surgical Technologist certification

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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.

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