Surgical Technologist / SEIU - E

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams before, during, and after procedures in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes sterile technique, accurate instrument handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have one year of experience preferred, CPR within 60 days of hire, and completion of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program with certification. HIPAA and safety policies are essential in daily duties.

Qualifications

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• CPR – American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Surgical Technologist program completion and certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies (20%).
• Utilizes aseptic technique and standard precautions; handles medications and specimens per policy (20%).
• Assists with patient positioning and draping; participates in surgical pause to ensure correct patient and site (20%).
• Adapts to surgeon preferences and patient care variables; contributes to updating materials (20%).
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts (10%).
• Promotes cost-effective and efficient environment for patients (10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Surgical experience

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

CST/TS-C certification within 6 months

Job description

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Company

Allegheny Health Network

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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 cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)


• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum None Preferred One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Additional Employment Requirements

• 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 within 60 days of hire.

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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.

Highmark Health Overview

Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

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