Surgical Technologist

UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, located in Farrell PA, is hiring an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Services Team. This full-time role will work Monday through Friday 6:30AM to 5:00PM shift with on-call required. Holiday and weekend on-call is also required.

We are offering a competitive salary of $70,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience. New starting rates and sign-on bonuses are available for all full-time and part-time Surgical Technologist positions. The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience.

This is a regionalized position traveling between UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley and UPMC Jameson. As a Surgical Technologist, you will perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Your responsibilities will include arranging sterile setup for surgical procedures; passing instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; preparing sterile supplies; assisting in cleanup of the operating room; checking placement and operation of equipment; and checking and restocking operating room supplies.

• 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.

To be successful as a Surgical Technologist at UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, you will need to have:

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

As a Surgical Technologist at UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.