Surgical Specialist

3 days ago


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

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Specialist to join our team at UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled professional to work in a fast-paced operating room environment, utilizing their expertise to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures.

As a Surgical Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper use and availability for quality patient service. You will also assist in the preparation, care, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, as well as support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of surgical procedures and protocols, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. They will also possess advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties, with 1 year of experience in a selected specialty desired.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate day-to-day supervision of surgical technicians and serve as lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues.
  • Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
  • Assist surgeons and surgical assistants during procedures, passing instruments, sponges, and sutures as needed.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
  • Scrub, secure additional supplies as required, maintain asepsis in the Operating Room, select and sterilize instruments, set up for surgical procedures, hand the surgeon instruments and sutures, store equipment and instruments.
  • Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
  • Analyze situations and make informed decisions to improve operating room efficiency and patient care.

Requirements:

  • Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
  • 3 years of current Operating Room experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties with 1 year experience in selected specialty desired.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) certification preferred.

Benefits: UPMC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities. Our company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace culture that reflects these values.

Estimated Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 per year. This estimate is based on national averages and may vary depending on location and other factors. Please note that this position is not a job posting but rather a description of the job role and requirements.



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