Surgical Technologist II I West Penn Hospital
About The Position
This full-time position scrubs and assists surgeons during surgical procedures involving patients of all age groups, working under the direction of a professional registered nurse. The role performs technical scrub functions during the intraoperative phase, supports aseptic practices and proper handling of medications and specimens, prepares the surgical suite, and performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts. Employees also contribute to division, hospital, and department goals and perform other duties as assigned or required. The position offers a sign-on bonus based on eligibility and experience. For 0–1 years of experience, the bonus is $10,000 for a two-year commitment or $12,000 for a three-year commitment. For 1–2 years, it is $10,000 for a two-year commitment or $17,000 for a three-year commitment. For 2+ years, it is $15,000 for a two-year commitment or $25,000 for a three-year commitment. Surgical Technologists hired after December 29, 2020, must meet one of the listed education and certification or pre-existing employment pathways. CPR certification from the American Heart Association is also required. Employees must follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, data security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA policies.
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.
- 3–5 years of specialty 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, with military programs accepted; alternatively, qualifying pre-existing employment as a surgical technologist at this facility before December 29, 2020, or at another facility within the two years before that date.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Comply with applicable laws, company policies, training requirements, HIPAA privacy policies, and information security guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competent technical skills and perform scrub functions related to the intraoperative phase.
- Understand, anticipate, and adapt to surgeon preferences and patient-care variables, and contribute to updating surgeon preference materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intraoperative phase, use proper aseptic techniques, and practice standard precautions.
- Follow policy for medication and specimen handling.
- Assist with preparation of the surgical suite.
- Contribute to division, hospital, and department goals.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus based on eligibility and experience, with amounts dependent on experience and commitment length.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
