Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services Williamsport - Full-Time Evening

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a variety of tasks in an operating room to assist the surgical team. Key responsibilities include arranging sterile setups for surgical procedures, passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants, preparing sterile supplies, assisting in operating room cleanup, checking equipment placement and operation, and restocking the operating room. During surgical procedures, the technologist may also handle special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. UPMC is seeking passionate Surgical Technologists dedicated to patient care, welcoming applications from recent graduates and experienced professionals. Final job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and career ladder placement.

Requirements

Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification OR Has completed appropriate military training program OR Maintains certification from an 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 education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.
For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
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.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion (with exceptions for diligent effort to find certified staff and documented recruitment efforts).
Provides evidence that the individual maintains a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program or was employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of this section or was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding the effective date of this section.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
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Nice To Haves

Candidates with 6+ months of experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
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.
Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.