Surgical Technologist, Int

4 days ago

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

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Int performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. Arranges sterile setup for surgical procedures; passes instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepares sterile supplies; assists in cleanup of the operating room; checks placement and operation of equipment; and checks and restocks operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and records patient data.

Responsibilities
  • Assists in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
  • Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
  • Assists the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • Before an operation, helps to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjusts and checks equipment to ensure it is working properly.
  • Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
  • Ensures all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
  • Ensures a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
  • Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and covers them with sterile surgical drapes.
  • During surgery, efficiently passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Holds retractors or instruments, cuts sutures, sponges or suctions the operative site and helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Requirements
  • 2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but 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 those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from 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).
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
  • Certification for Surgical Technologist. 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: 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.
Clearances
  • 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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