Certified Surgical Technologist

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for all full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience. Sign-on bonus details:

• 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment $10,000; 3-year commitment $12,000
• 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment $12,000; 3-year commitment $17,000
• 2 years of experience: 2-year commitment $15,000; 3-year commitment $25,000

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.