What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at UPMC?
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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Surgical Technologist, Int. to support the Operating Room at the Cranberry and McCandless locations. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Shift Details:
- Monday - Friday 6:30a - 3p or 8:30a - 5p
- No weekends, call or holidays
- This position will go to McCandless campus on occasion
- Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
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.
Salary : $22 - $28
