Surgical Technologist / SEIU - E | AGH

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time role. The position offers a sign-on bonus dependent on years of experience, with specific commitments for 0–1, 1–2, and 2+ years.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with patient positioning, and supporting cost-effective care. Minimum CPR certification is required, and one year of surgical tech experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist experience preferred; one year or more is typical.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Apply aseptic technique and follow standard precautions for medications and specimens.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping, and participate in surgical site verification.
• Anticipate surgeon preferences and update related materials as needed.
• Count sponges, needles and instruments accurately.
• Use resources to promote cost effectiveness and an efficient patient environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Education

CPR – American Heart Association

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

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

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

• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following:

• CPR – American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.

Preferred

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

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.

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