Surgical Technologist/FA
2 months ago
Purpose: Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Responsibilities: Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA. Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements Assume responsibility for personal development and education. Know and follow all organizational/departmental policies/procedures. Incorporate leading/evidence-based practice in quality/safety into every day work. Commit to high quality, safe work; encourage others to have similar standards. Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events. Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented. Encourage patient and family involvement in processes involvingpatient safety. Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety. Report serious events/incidents per policy. Assist surgeon during operating room procedures. Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Provides homeostasis by safe use of electrocautery, clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and other means as directed by surgeon. Identifies various suture needs and demonstrated appropriate suture management Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identifies specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure. Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery Associates Degree in Surgical Tech preferred. 1 year of experience required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CST Certification Required. Completion of STFA program and certification within 2 years required. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years Operating Room experience with five years First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every twoyears) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Surgical Technologist/FA Specialist
1 day ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryUPMC Pittsburgh Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist/FA Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time position working day shifts with weekend and holiday call responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during operating room procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.Prepare and transport patients for...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 day ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryUPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist/FA to join our team. As a key member of our operating room staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of surgical procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during operating room procedures, including positioning, prepping, and draping...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 days ago
williamsport, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionUPMC Williamsport has a Full-Time Surgical Technologist First Assist opening! This role will be Dayshift (6:30 AM-3:00 PM) and have weekend/holiday call! Purpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 week ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionUPMC Williamsport has a Full-Time Surgical Technologist First Assist opening! This role will be Dayshift (6:30 AM-3:00 PM) and have weekend/holiday call! Purpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 days ago
williamsport, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionUPMC Williamsport has a Full-Time Surgical Technologist First Assist opening! This role will be Dayshift (6:30 AM-3:00 PM) and have weekend/holiday call! Purpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 month ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timePurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 months ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timePurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 months ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timePurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 month ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timePurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 months ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timePurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 month ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionPurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
1 month ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionPurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
2 weeks ago
Williamsport, United States UPMC Full timePurpose: Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
6 days ago
Williamsport, PA, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionUPMC Williamsport has a Full-Time Surgical Technologist First Assist opening! This role will be Dayshift (6:30 AM-3:00 PM) and have weekend/holiday call! Purpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport...
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Senior Surgical Technologist
2 weeks ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeSenior Surgical Technologist at UPMC WilliamsportPosition Overview: Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to ensure optimal and secure surgical procedures Execute advanced responsibilities across multiple surgical disciplines Oversee and direct the daily operations of surgical technicians Aid in sustaining a hygienic and secure surgical atmosphere...
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Senior Surgical Technologist
2 weeks ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeLead Surgical Technologist at UPMC WilliamsportPosition Overview: Collaborate with the surgical team to guarantee effective and secure operations Execute advanced responsibilities across multiple surgical disciplines Oversee and direct the daily functions of surgical technicians Aid in upholding a sterile and safe surgical atmosphere Engage in the training...
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Senior Surgical Technologist
2 weeks ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeLead Surgical Technologist at UPMC WilliamsportPosition Overview: Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to ensure optimal and secure procedures Execute advanced responsibilities across multiple surgical disciplines Oversee and guide the daily operations of surgical technicians Aid in upholding a sanitized and secure surgical setting Engage in the...
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Surgical Technologist
2 days ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryUPMC Pittsburgh Medical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain a sterile environment for surgical procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient safety and...
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Surgical Technologist
1 day ago
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeAbout the RoleUPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team in the Operating Room. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures, providing exceptional patient care, and maintaining a safe and sterile environment.Key...
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Surgical Technologist/FA
3 weeks ago
Williamsport, PA, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionPurpose:Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count...
