Surgical Technologist II, West Penn, Full Time, Rotational Schedule

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

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join their team in Pittsburgh. This full-time position offers a rotational schedule and a sign-on bonus based on experience. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, preparing the surgical suite, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Candidates should possess a recognized certification and a commitment to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of surgical technician experience.
• CST or TS-C certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with patient care variables and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons during procedures by managing instruments and supplies.
• Follows procedures for medication and specimen handling.
• Prepares surgical suite and ensures instruments are sterile.

Skills

Technical skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical assistance

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Accredited Surgical Technologist program certification

Job description

Surgical Technologist II, West Penn, Full Time, Rotational Schedule

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for all eligible full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology 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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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