Surgical Technologist

UPMC•Somerset, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking full-time Surgical Technologists to support our Operating Room and GI departments! The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. They 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, they may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. This role will work variable rotating 10-hour shifts in addition to a rotating on-call schedule! This position is also eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $25,000 depending on experience and commitment!

Requirements

Completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or 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) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).
Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.
For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:
New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
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 under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
Clean and restock the operating room.
Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.