Surgical Technologist Chief / SEIU - E I Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

38d

About The Position

This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and experience. 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $10,000 3-year commitment: $12,000 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $10,000 3-year commitment: $17,000 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment: $15,000 3-year commitment: $25,000 GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

Requirements

Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following: Education and Certification: Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted.
Pre-existing Employment: Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.
CPR - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

3 years surgical scrub specialty experience

Responsibilities

Initiates changes to physician preference list and assures that team members are aware of changes. (25%)
Maintains the inventory for the service area assigned. (20%)
Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (15%)
Orients new team members to assigned service area. Directs the work of lower level surgical technicians. (15%)
Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (15%)
Scrubs in prescribed manner, hands physician instruments required during surgery. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.