Surgical Technologist II

Allegheny Health Network; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons across all age groups under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes preparing the surgical suite, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with instruments and counting processes.

Minimum requirements include a one-year certificate or equivalent experience, plus 3-5 years of specialty experience. Certifications CST/TS-C are preferred and required within 6 months for some hires.

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.

Responsibilities

• Scrub functions during entra-operative phase and assist surgeon by anticipating preferences and patient variables.
• Follow aseptic technique and universal precautions; handle medications and specimens per policy.
• Assist with preparation of the surgical suite.
• Support division, hospital and department goals.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program

CST/TS-C certification

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:

  • 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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