Surgical Technologist - Travel Between Hospitals (Sign-On)

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA, is hiring a Surgical Technologist for a full-time day shift. The position travels regionally between UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley and UPMC Jameson and includes on-call rotations.

Final candidates will be placed on a career ladder reflecting education, experience and manager discretion. NEW STARTING RATES AND SIGN-ON BONUSES vary by experience, with earnings up to $25,000 for certain paths.

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 Horizon - Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA, is hiring a Surgical Technologist for a full-time day shift. The position travels regionally between UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley and UPMC Jameson and includes on-call rotations.

Final candidates will be placed on a career ladder reflecting education, experience and manager discretion. NEW STARTING RATES AND SIGN-ON BONUSES vary by experience, with earnings up to $25,000 for certain paths.