Surgical Technologist

UPMC • Somerset, PA • 1w ago

UPMC Somerset is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room and GI departments! This role will work 6:45am-3:15pm in addition to a rotating on-call schedule!

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $25,000 depending on experience and commitment!

0-1 years of experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $10,000 bonus; 3-year commitment = $12,000 bonus

1-2 years of experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $12,000 bonus; 3-year commitment = $17,000 bonus

3+ years of experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $15,000 bonus; 3-year commitment = $25,000 bonus

Purpose:

As a Surgical Technologist at UPMC Somerset, you will perform advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. You'll work on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. 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:

After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.

Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.

Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.

Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.

Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.

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.

Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.

Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.

Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

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.

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 and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

One of the following:

Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification

OR Has completed appropriate military training program

OR Maintains certification from accredited program

OR Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020)

OR Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).

All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.

The supply of certified or eligible to be certified Surg techs does not meet our needs. Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.

For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.

Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)

Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:

Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification.

New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.

Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified Surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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