Surgical Technologist II (Casual)- Surgery Center

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist during operative procedures across all age groups under the direction of a registered nurse. You will prepare the surgical suite, maintain sterile conditions, and support surgeon preferences and patient care variables.

The role requires a relevant certificate or equivalent experience, with certification in CST or TS-C preferred; experience expectations vary by facility and case mix.

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate from college or technical school or 3–6 months related experience.
• Surgical technologist certification is preferred.
• 3–5 years’ specialty experience is noted in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist surgeon during operative procedures.
• Adapt to surgeon preferences and patient care variables.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices; handle medications and specimens.
• Prepare the surgical suite for procedures.
• Contribute to division, hospital, and department goals.
• Perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Aseptic technique

Team coordination

Education

1-year certificate

Tools

CST certification

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

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 behavioural 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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About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.