Surgical Technologist II - Casual - North Fayette Surgery Center

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join its dynamic team. This role involves scrubbing and assisting surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures across all age groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency and a solid understanding of aseptic techniques, ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality surgical care, contributing to the success of the operating room. If you're passionate about surgical technology and eager to make a difference in patient outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of specialty experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during surgical procedures and maintain aseptic techniques.
• Prepare the surgical suite and perform counts of instruments.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Aseptic Techniques

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Surgical Technologist 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.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:
  • Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. -OR-
  • Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 -OR-
  • Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020.
• CPR – American Heart Association

Preferred

• None

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.