Surgical Technologist I / SEIU - Q

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

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About The Position

Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. The role includes preparing the operating suite, supporting patient preparation and positioning, maintaining aseptic practices, handling medications and specimens according to policy, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Employees are expected to anticipate and adapt to surgeon preferences and patient care variables, complete surgical counts, and use resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The position also requires compliance with company policies, the code of business conduct, applicable laws and regulations, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For surgical technologists hired after December 29, 2020: completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and nationally recognized certification (CST or TS-C) within six months of hire; military programs are accepted. Alternatively, employment as a surgical technologist at this facility before December 29, 2020, or at another facility within the two years before that date, meets the stated requirement.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Use proper aseptic techniques and standard precautions; follow policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assist with preparing, positioning, and draping patients, and participate in the surgical pause to confirm the correct patient and surgical site.
• Understand, anticipate, and adapt to surgeon preferences and patient care variables; contribute to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Care for and use resources to promote a cost-effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Comply with the code of business conduct, company policies, applicable legal and ethical standards, HIPAA requirements, and information security guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed