Surgical Technologist - OR Specialist + Sign-On Bonus

UPMC; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

UPMC in the United States is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform a variety of tasks in the operating room, assist the surgical team, prepare sterile supplies, pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons, and help clean and restock the OR. Orientation is Monday through Friday 0700-1530 for approximately 6 weeks for experienced and 13 weeks for non-experienced.

Flexible shift options are available. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is offered based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions; assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment; adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants; hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room support

Patient safety

Team coordination

Job description

UPMC in the United States is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform a variety of tasks in the operating room, assist the surgical team, prepare sterile supplies, pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons, and help clean and restock the OR. Orientation is Monday through Friday 0700-1530 for approximately 6 weeks for experienced and 13 weeks for non-experienced.

Flexible shift options are available. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is offered based on experience.