Surgical Technologist - Sign-On Bonus & Impact in the OR

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus program

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist for Allegheny Health Network in a full-time capacity. The role involves direct and indirect technical tasks for patients around surgical interventions, with a sign-on bonus based on eligibility and experience.

Responsibilities include setup, aseptic technique, patient positioning, patient/site verification, instrument counts, and maintaining cost-effective care environments.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum one year certificate from a college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire as part of employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the surgical operating suite with instruments and supplies.
• Follows aseptic techniques and standard precautions; handles medications and specimens per policy.
• Prepares, positions and drapes patients; participates in surgical pause to confirm patient and site.
• Adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables; helps update surgeon preference materials.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Utilizes resources to promote cost-effective and efficient patient environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Surgical Technologist certificate

CST/TS-C certification

CPR certification

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist for Allegheny Health Network in a full-time capacity. The role involves direct and indirect technical tasks for patients around surgical interventions, with a sign-on bonus based on eligibility and experience.

Responsibilities include setup, aseptic technique, patient positioning, patient/site verification, instrument counts, and maintaining cost-effective care environments.