Surgical Technologist: OR Team Specialist (Day Shift)

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an operating room support professional to assist the surgical team under RN supervision. The role involves advanced tasks in at least two surgical specialties, sterile setup, instrument passing, and preparation of sterile supplies.

You will also assist in room cleanup, equipment checks, and data recording during procedures. Shifts are day hours with occasional late shifts; the position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to aseptic technique, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Assist in aseptic preparation and setup for surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and patient safety throughout operations.
• Support postoperative cleanup and room turnover to readiness.

Responsibilities

• After surgery, transfer patients to recovery and restock the OR.
• Pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and assistants.
• Prepare sterile supplies and assist in wound dressings and specimen handling.
• Participate in committees and interdisciplinary teams.
• Help the surgical team with gowning/gloving and aseptic setup.
• Set up instruments, drapes, and equipment; check operation of items.
• Disseminate new knowledge in collaboration with clinicians.
• Label and hand medications to surgeons according to policies.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment with aseptic technique.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with positioning and draping.
• During surgery, pass instruments and supplies, count sponges and needles.

Job description

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

Day shift, no weekends, no holidays. 8-hour shifts (typically 7am-3:30pm), late shifts at least once a week (8:30am-5pm)

Responsibilities:

• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• 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.
• Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• 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.
• 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 and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.