We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for Surgical Technologists of up to $12,500!
We are hiring a part-time Surgical Technologist, Int. to support our Operating Room. UPMC Shadyside's Operating Room (OR) serves patients through various surgical specialties including neuro, cardiac, ortho, vascular, urology, plastics, thoracis, robotics, and more! We do see a heavy oncology patient population. We are a 24-bed OR and we see over 60 cases per day. We are currently transitioning to a self-scheduling model to offer our staff greater work-life balance, and we boast a limited surgical schedule on the weekends. Our OR is a very team-centered department- we are one big team that helps each other out! You will work rotating shifts with some call coverage overnight.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.
Purpose:
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.
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.
Qualifications:
* 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 -
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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).
* 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.,NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015.