Surgical Technologist II

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist during operative procedures across age groups, under RN direction. The role focuses on maintaining sterile technique, patient safety, and efficient OR workflows.

The position involves preparing the surgical suite, adhering to policy on medications and specimens, and contributing to departmental goals. Candidates typically hold a 1-year certificate or equivalent, with 3–5 years of specialty 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.
• 3-5 years’ specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competent scrub skills during the entra-operative phase.
• Follows sterile technique and handles medications and specimens per policy.
• Assists in preparing the surgical suite for procedures.
• Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Certificate program (1 year) / technical school

3-5 years specialty experience

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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:
• CPR – American Heart Association

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.

Compliance Requirement :

_ This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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