Surgical Technologist II

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

3d

About The Position

Scrubs and assists the surgeon during surgical procedures involving patients of all age groups, working under the direction of a professional registered nurse. Performs scrub functions during the intra-operative phase, applies accepted procedures and aseptic techniques, follows standard precautions and medication and specimen handling policies, prepares the surgical suite, and performs surgical counts. The role also contributes to division, hospital, and department goals. Employees must comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information security, and company conduct requirements.

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 12/29/2020: completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and nationally recognized certification (CST or TS-C) within six months of hire, or qualifying pre-existing employment as a surgical technologist.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competent technical skills and perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase; anticipate and adapt to surgeon preferences and patient care variables, and contribute to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of accepted procedures during the intra-operative phase, use proper aseptic techniques and standard precautions, and 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.
• Comply with the company’s code of business conduct, applicable laws and policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree