UPMC-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Harrisburg, PA
5,001-10,000 employees

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education.

  • After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
  • Clean and restock the operating room.
  • Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.
  • Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
  • Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
  • Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
  • Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment.
  • Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
  • Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
  • Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
  • Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites.
  • May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
  • During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
  • Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
  • 2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties.
  • Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or has completed appropriate military training program.
  • Maintains certification from accredited program or was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020).
  • Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.
  • Must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years for individuals not certified.
  • Experience in multiple surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings.
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on years of experience.
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