Surgical Technologist II — OR Scrub & Procedure Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons during operative procedures across age groups. The role works under direction of a registered nurse, in a full-time capacity, with responsibilities in the preparation and support of the surgical suite.

Qualifications include a college/technical certificate and 3-5 years of specialty experience, with certifications such as CST/TS-C within 6 months. The company emphasizes compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

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

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

Skills

Surgical scrub skills

Education

Surgical Technologist certificate

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons during operative procedures across age groups. The role works under direction of a registered nurse, in a full-time capacity, with responsibilities in the preparation and support of the surgical suite.

Qualifications include a college/technical certificate and 3-5 years of specialty experience, with certifications such as CST/TS-C within 6 months. The company emphasizes compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.