Surgical Technologist - Weekday Night Shift

Live Well Homecare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques. You will prepare operating rooms, connect patients to clinical equipment, verify surgical sites, manage supplies, and handle specimens.

The role involves active participation in surgical briefings, universal precautions, and supporting patient admission, discharge, and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Specialty Training Program is required.
• Certification within six months of graduation for graduates after a specific date is necessary.
• Ability to practice aseptic techniques, identify surgical sites, and manage supplies accurately.
• Strong adherence to policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Ability to perform quality control and emergency procedures, plus duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Works primarily in a clinical setting with a focus on patient safety and surgical support.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary team and adheres to universal precautions.
• Supports organizational goals of excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
• Engages in professional growth and community involvement.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical site identification

Supply management

Emergency procedures

Specimen collection

Patient transport

Policy adherence

Education

Specialty Training Program

Job description

Role Overview:

A Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques. They prepare operating rooms, connect patients to clinical equipment, verify surgical sites, manage supplies, and handle specimens. The role involves active participation in surgical briefings, maintaining universal precautions, and supporting patient admission, discharge, and post-operative care. Additionally, they perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as preceptors for students.

Role Overview:

A Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques. They prepare operating rooms, connect patients to clinical equipment, verify surgical sites, manage supplies, and handle specimens. The role involves active participation in surgical briefings, maintaining universal precautions, and supporting patient admission, discharge, and post-operative care. Additionally, they perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as preceptors for students.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduation from a Specialty Training Program (required).


• For graduates after a specific date, certification within six months of graduation is necessary.


• Ability to practice aseptic techniques, identify surgical sites, and manage supplies accurately.


• Strong adherence to policies, protocols, and standards of care.


• Ability to perform quality control, emergency procedures, and additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Key Duties & Environment:

• Works primarily in a clinical setting with a focus on patient safety and surgical support.


• Participates in a multidisciplinary team and adheres to universal precautions.


• Supports organizational goals of excellence, safety, and continuous learning.


• Engages in professional growth and community involvement.