Surgical Technologist II

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons during operative procedures across all ages. The role supports the nursing team under RN direction and emphasizes aseptic practice and instrument handling.

The candidate should have a surgical technology credential with relevant experience and be committed to contributing to department goals and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational certification in Surgical Technology.
• Experience in scrub, aseptic technique and intraoperative care preferred.
• Ability to assist in preparing the surgical suite and maintaining sterile fields.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist surgeon on procedures across age groups.
• Follow surgeon preferences and update materials as needed.
• Maintain aseptic technique and standard precautions during procedures.
• Prepare the surgical suite and support team to meet goals.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts accurately.
• Handle other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

One year certificate in Surgical Technology

3–6 months related experience

Tools

Sterile processing

Job description

COMPANY

Allegheny Health Network

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job scrubs and assists surgeon on surgical procedures involving all age groups; works under the direction of the professional registered nurse.

• Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the entra-operative phase. Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (35%)
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (35%)
• Assists with the preparation of the surgical suite. (15%)
• Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals. (10%)
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument count. (5%)
• 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.
• 3-5 years' specialty experience.

PREFERRED

• None

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.

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