Surgical Technologist II I West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health / AHN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time role to scrub and assist in surgeries across age groups, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position emphasizes sterile technique, aseptic practice, and readiness for intra- and inter-operative duties.

The role requires completing a certificate from a college or technical school with 3–6 months training or equivalent, plus 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or technical school.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates competence in scrub skills for intra-operative phase.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the entra-operative phase.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures during inter-operative phase with aseptic techniques and standard precautions.
• Assists with preparation of the surgical suite.
• Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument count.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Team coordination

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This full-time position offers 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.

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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