Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (Colorectal/Surgical Onc)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Passavant, an ANCC Magnet designated facility, is seeking a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at the McCandless location. This is an exciting and fast-paced environment where continuous learning is encouraged. The salary will be commensurate with experience. The OR at Passavant offers a dynamic setting for professional growth.

Requirements

Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required.
Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties.
Received a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on the last performance evaluation.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day supervision of surgical technicians.
Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve and answer questions or issues.
Teach skill 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 in all procedures.
Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
May have the ability to schedule procedures under the case scheduling process.
Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving related to patient and technical issues to improve Operating Room function and operation.
Act as a liaison with Sterile Processing.
Modify/revise requisitions (surgeon's preference cards) on an as-needed basis.
Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for presenting one in-service training to the staff each year.
Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
Have Epro access and the ability to order specialty items.
Serve as a resource to other staff members.
Assist the head nurse by precepting students and new employees.
During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Under the supervision of the surgeon, hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
Clean and restock the operating room.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
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.
Facilitate education of surgical techs.
Participate in peer review.