Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (Robotics)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Passavant, an ANCC Magnet-designated facility, is hiring a full-time Certified Lead Surgical Technologist to support its Operating Room at the McCandless location. The role coordinates day-to-day supervision of surgical technicians, serves as a shift lead and resource for staff, and supports education, safe patient care, equipment and supply use, and Operating Room operations. Salary is determined based on experience. The position requires at least four days per week. Shift options are two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, or five 8-hour shifts, depending on department needs. The employee is on call for one holiday per year.

Requirements

Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
At least 4 years of Operating Room experience.
Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties.
A Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on the most recent performance evaluation.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire.
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Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day supervision of surgical technicians and serve as the lead on daily shifts to address questions and issues.
Teach practical skills and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
Assist the Nurse Specialist in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety.
Ensure medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures; medication access is limited to distribution to the nurse.
May schedule procedures as part of the case scheduling process.
Use initiative to solve patient-care and technical issues and improve Operating Room function and operations.
Liaise with Sterile Processing.
Modify or revise surgeons’ preference-card requisitions as needed.
Present one in-service training to staff each year under the Clinician’s direction.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by remaining alert to safety and explosive hazards and following aseptic technique.
Use Epro access to order specialty items.
Serve as a resource to other staff members and assist the head nurse by precepting students and new employees.
Pass instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants during surgery.
Under surgeon supervision, hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
May help transfer patients to the recovery room after surgery.
Clean and restock the Operating Room.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing and shaving them and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
May transport patients to the Operating Room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile drapes.
Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Assist with preparation, care, and disposal of specimens for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
Prepare the Operating Room before surgery by setting up instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
Facilitate education of surgical technologists.
Participate in peer review.