Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services Williamsport - Full-Time Days with Rotation

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Full-time 40 hours/week

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to support our operating room team. The position offers a 40-hour workweek with day shifts and rotation, including weekend and holiday coverage.

Final candidates are placed on a career ladder reflecting education, experience, and managerial discretion at offer time. Sign-on bonus details vary by experience and commitment: up to $25,000 for 2–3 year commitments and amounts based on years of experience, with options for 2- or 3-year

Qualifications

• Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.
• Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled 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.

Job description

UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Full-Time Surgical Technologist!

Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week. Shift: Days with Rotation (can be either 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts) | weekend and holiday rotations required. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

• $10,000 0-1 years of experience for a 2-year commitment
• $12,000 1-2 years of experience for a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 2+ years of experience for a 2-year commitment
• $12,000 0-1 years of experience for a 3-year commitment
• $17,000 1-2 years of experience for a 3-year commitment
• $25,000 2+ years of experience for a 3-year commitment

Purpose:

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all medications are labeled 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.