Surgical Technologist Trainee - UPMC Williamsport

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of tasks in an Operating Room (OR), assisting the surgical team. These tasks include arranging sterile setups, passing sterile instruments, sponges, and suture to surgeons or surgeon assistants, preparing sterile supplies, assisting in cleanup of the operating room, and checking placement and operation of surgical equipment. All activities will be performed under the supervision of a Surgical Technologist (ST) or Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Tear down sterile set-up; use case cart to separate and transport used and unused items to correct destinations
Prepare the OR for EVS personnel
Restock the OR.
Actively participate in the Time Out
Efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site as directed.
Handle sharps appropriately
Participate in the prevention of unplanned retained foreign items (counts)
Properly care for specimens: collect, label, maintain, handoff
Correctly handle all medications: receive, verify, label, track quantity used
Ensure a clean, safe environment through continual alertness to safety hazards.
Prepare the OR 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.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.