Surgical Technologist

1 week ago

Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Join Our Team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Are you interested in working at a Magnet-designated hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved this prestigious designation, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be one of them For over a century, we have been dedicated to caring for patients through all stages of their lives, and now, we are looking for the next talented Surgical Technologist to join our team.

Why Choose UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital?

  • Sign-On Bonus: Receive up to $25,000, depending on your experience and commitment term.
  • Magnet Designation: Join a hospital recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
  • Comprehensive Care: While our traditional focus is on gynecological services, we also offer a wide range of care for men, including Surgical-Oncology, Breast, Plastics-Reconstruction, Bariatrics, General, Vascular, Urology, Uro-gyne, and GI service lines.

Our Facilities:

  • State-of-the-Art Operating Rooms: 14 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure Rooms, and 1 Cysto Room, supporting approximately 15,000 surgeries annually.
  • OB Operating Room Support: Our team also provides support to OB Operating Rooms as needed.

Career Growth:

  • Career Ladder: Your title and pay rate will be based on your experience and education, with clear pathways for advancement.
    Ready to Make a Difference?

Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in patient care. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Surgical Technologist. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

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.
  • Continuing education requirements: 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.
  • Specialty experience: 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.
  • Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
  • 0-2 years' experience for Surgical Technologist- Recent and upcoming graduates from accredited Surg Tech programs are welcomed to apply
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 Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 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).
  • PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.
    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.
  • Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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