Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Daylight - Saint Vincent Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential technical tasks during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and assisting with patient care. The ideal candidate will have a certification in surgical technology and a passion for providing high-quality healthcare. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a reputable healthcare setting, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification required within 6 months of completing the Surgical Technologist program.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the surgical suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and follow medication handling policies.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Aseptic Techniques

Patient Care

Instrument Handling

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Daylight - Saint Vincent Hospital

Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Daylight - Saint Vincent Hospital

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

• 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.
  
  

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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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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