Surgical Technologist, Int

3 weeks ago

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, 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.

Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room.

During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

Rotating Day/Evening shifts (7am- 5:30pm, 9a-7:30pm, 3p-11:30pm). 32 hours per week.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 based on their years of experience.

Responsibilities:

  • After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
  • Clean and restock the operating room.
  • Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.
  • Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
  • Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
  • Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • 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.
  • Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
  • Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
  • Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
  • 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.
  • 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 and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.

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.

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.

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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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