Surgical Technologist I I Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health operates surgical services where a technologist assists in preparing the operating room, maintains aseptic technique, and supports the team through patient positioning and instrument handling.

Certification and education requirements include a 1-year certificate, CST/TS-C within 6 months of hire, CPR within 60 days, and 1-3 years of experience preferred.

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.
• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience (preferred).
• Surgical Technologist program completion and CST/TS-C certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes aseptic techniques and standard precautions; handles medications and specimens per policy.
• Assists with patient preparation, positioning, and draping; participates in surgical pause for site verification.
• Adapts to surgeon preferences and updates related materials as needed.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Uses resources to promote cost effective, efficient patient care environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Education

1-year certificate from college/technical school

Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion

Job description

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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.

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