Surgical Technologist — Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room. With expanded ORs, you will assist in ortho, robotics, vascular hybrid and more. Shifts start as early as 6am, with 3/12-hour or 4/10-hour weeks and occasional on-call time.

We offer a career ladder with pay increases based on experience; all experience is welcomed, and students may apply before graduation. A generous sign-on bonus is available based on experience, paid within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labelled 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.

Job description

UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room. With expanded ORs, you will assist in ortho, robotics, vascular hybrid and more. Shifts start as early as 6am, with 3/12-hour or 4/10-hour weeks and occasional on-call time.

We offer a career ladder with pay increases based on experience; all experience is welcomed, and students may apply before graduation. A generous sign-on bonus is available based on experience, paid within 90 days.