Surgical Technologist II - Full Time - Daylight - MSC

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons on various surgical procedures. This full-time position requires technical skills in aseptic techniques, with opportunities for sign-on bonuses based on experience. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years' specialty experience preferred.
• Certification within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and scrubbing functions.
• Prepare surgical suites and follow medication handling policies.
• Count instruments and perform related duties.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Technical skills

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Completion of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This full-time position includes a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and experience.

0-1 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $12,000

1-2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $17,000

2+ years of experience:

2-year commitment: $15,000

3-year commitment: $25,000

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 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

Preferred

• None

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