Surgical Technologist I / SEIU - Q, Full Time - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Surgical Technologist to perform technical tasks in surgical settings. This role involves assisting in surgery preparations, ensuring aseptic techniques, and managing surgical instruments. The position includes a competitive sign-on bonus depending on experience and requires specific certifications.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Resource management

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and certification (CST, TS-C)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Job Description

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for all eligible full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience.

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

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 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

Preferred

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

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