Surgical Technologist II | Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons across all age groups. You will work under the direction of a professional registered nurse in the surgical setting, supporting intra- and post-operative workflows.

Minimum requirements include a one-year certificate or equivalent, with 3–5 years of specialty experience. CPR certification is required; CST/TS-C certification must be obtained within 6 months for hires after 12/29/2020.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• 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.

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.

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to scrub and assist surgeons across all age groups. You will work under the direction of a professional registered nurse in the surgical setting, supporting intra- and post-operative workflows.

Minimum requirements include a one-year certificate or equivalent, with 3–5 years of specialty experience. CPR certification is required; CST/TS-C certification must be obtained within 6 months for hires after 12/29/2020.