Surgical Technologist, Int

UPMC•Lititz, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at UPMC Lititz! UPMC Magee–Lititz Women’s Place is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room on night shift (7 p.m.–7 a.m., three shifts per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotation). In this role, you’ll assist the surgical team by preparing and maintaining sterile setups, passing instruments during procedures, managing equipment and supplies, supporting OR cleanup and turnover, and helping document patient information—all under the supervision of a registered nurse. You’ll be part of a strong, collaborative team working closely with RNs and providers to deliver exceptional patient care. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title based on their experience and education. Apply today and grow your career with us!

Requirements

PA Legislature House Bill 81 was enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.
Candidates must have 2 years of current surgical technician experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties.
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.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
In addition to the 2 years of experience, candidates must meet one of the following: Completed a program sponsored by a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification, or Completed an appropriate military training program, or Maintains certification from an accredited program, or Was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before 12/27/2020, or Was employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before 12/27/2020.
Exception (PA): A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet certification requirements if, after a diligent and thorough effort, they are unable to employ enough qualified, certified surgical technologists and maintain a written record of these efforts.
All recruitment efforts must be documented and available.
The supply of certified or certification-eligible surgical technologists does not meet operational needs.
Continuing education requirements (PA): Certified individuals must comply with the CE requirements of their credentialing organization.
Individuals not certified must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824, Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013, enacted 01/01/2015: A healthcare facility may employ a person who does not meet the certification requirements if: After a diligent and thorough effort, it cannot employ enough qualified surgical technologists; The facility creates and retains a written record of these efforts; The individual meets the certification requirements within two years of starting employment or contracting.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Certification for Surgical Technologist.
Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. 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. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room by setting up and checking instruments, equipment, sterile supplies, and drapes.
Assemble and manage both sterile and non-sterile equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Prepare patients for surgery, including site prep, positioning, draping, and possible transport.
Assist the surgical team with donning sterile gowns and gloves.
Pass instruments and supplies during surgery and assist with tasks such as holding retractors, suctioning, cutting sutures, and performing surgical counts.
Ensure all medications are properly labeled and handed to the surgeon per policy.
Maintain a clean, safe, and aseptic environment, remaining alert to safety hazards.
Assist with specimen handling, dressings, and post-procedure patient transfer.
Clean and restock the operating room after procedures.
Serve as a resource to staff; precept students/new employees, collaborate on committees, and help share new knowledge.
Patient Care Duties: Functions as a scrub technician in Labor and Delivery surgeries.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Provides personal hygiene for patients.
Collects specimens following protocol.
Performs bedside glucose testing.
Records and reports accurate vital signs promptly.
Communicates patient information to the healthcare team.
Assists patients with mobility and comfort.
Demonstrates competency in age-specific procedures.
Clerical Duties: Communicates patient information to health team members using information systems.
Serves as a resource for operating procedures.
Maintains accurate patient records.
Organizes the work area.
Provides courteous reception to patients and visitors.
Handles telephone calls and collates charts.
Files prenatal records.
Manages equipment appropriately.
Environment and Supplies: Maintains and cleans patient equipment.
Cleans patient rooms according to guidelines.
Stocks patient care areas with supplies.
Ensures patient safety and responds to emergencies.
Maintains a clean patient environment.
Refers patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Performs assigned quality checks.
Customer Service: Demonstrates customer awareness and treats individuals with respect.
Is receptive to questions and criticism.
Shows genuine concern and empathy.
Consistently performs duties courteously.
Secondary Duties: Assists with patient transportation and specimen labeling.
Transports equipment between departments.
Empowered Team Member: Communicates effectively with all personnel.
Collaborates with the Patient Care Team.
Prioritizes patient satisfaction.