Surgical Technologist II: Expert OR Scrub & Procedures

Highmark Health Company; 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

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.