Surgical Technologist / Night | Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus based on eligibility

Full-time position

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare provider in Monroeville is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and patient care. This position requires a one-year certificate or equivalent experience and certification within six months of hire. The role involves setting up surgical rooms, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to aseptic techniques. A sign-on bonus is offered based on experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare services.

Formación

• One year certificate from a college or technical school.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and national certification within six months of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Follows proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients.
• Adapts to surgeon preference and contributes to updating preference materials (20%).
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts (10%).
• Supports cost-effective, efficient patient environment and uses resources wisely (10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Surgical Technologist skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Educación

One year certificate from college or technical school

Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist program

CPR – American Heart Association certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

This full‑time position offers a sign‑on bonus based on your eligibility and experience.

Sign‑on Bonus

• 0‑1 years experience:
  • 2‑year commitment $10,000
  • 3‑year commitment $12,000
• 1‑2 years 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 performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies (20%).
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions; follows policy for medication and specimen handling (20%).
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site (20%).
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials (20%).
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count (10%).
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote a cost‑effective and efficient environment for patients (10%).
• 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.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must meet one of the following:
  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS‑C) within six months of hire. Military programs accepted.
  • Pre‑existing employment as a surgical technologist at this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification within 60 days of hire.

Preferred

• 1‑3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

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