Surgical Technologist I: OR Setup & Patient Care

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the suite, maintaining asepsis, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments.

The candidate should be able to adapt to surgeon preferences and variances in patient care, and participate in continuous efficiency improvements within the surgical environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or 3–6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Preferred 1–3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site.
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count.
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Surgical setup

Aseptic technique

Patient positioning

Instrument counting

Cost containment

Education

Certificate program for Surgical Technologist

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the suite, maintaining asepsis, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments.

The candidate should be able to adapt to surgeon preferences and variances in patient care, and participate in continuous efficiency improvements within the surgical environment.