Surgical Technologist II I WPH

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job scrubs and assists the surgeon on surgical procedures involving all age groups, working under the direction of the professional registered nurse. The Surgical Technologist demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase. They understand, anticipate, and adapt to surgeon preference and patient care variables, contributing to updating surgeon preference materials. The role also involves demonstrating knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions, and following policy for medication and specimen handling. Additionally, the Surgical Technologist assists with the preparation of the surgical suite, contributes to division, hospital, and department goals, and performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Minimum One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years’ specialty experience.
Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following: 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

None

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase.
Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials.
Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions.
Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
Assists with the preparation of the surgical suite.
Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals.
Performs sponge, needle and instrument count.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.