UPMC·Monroeville, Pennsylvania
The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room by arranging sterile equipment and assisting the surgical team during procedures. They are responsible for passing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting with patient care and room cleanup.
UPMC East Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room!
We have expanded our OR rooms and are seeking future life changers to join our team!
At East, you'll have the opportunity to assist in exciting service lines featuring ortho, robotics, vascular hybrid and more!
Shift times start as early as 6am Monday-Friday, and our Surg Techs work either 3, 12-hour or 4, 10-hour shifts each week.
Occasional rotating on-call time is required.
UPMC East offers the opportunity to grow your career with our Surg Tech career ladder- increase your pay rate as you gain years of experience!
All experience is welcomed, and students may apply months before their anticipated graduation!
Pay range shown is for our entry level title, but will be increased based on years of experience.
The UPMC East Operating Rooms seldom have job openings.
Seize this opportunity today to advance your career!
We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for this position!
The sign-on bonus amount depends on your years of Surgical Technologist experience and will be paid out to you in a one-time payment within your first 90 days: 0-1 years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $10,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $12,000 bonus 1-2 years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $12,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $17,000 bonus 2+ years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $15,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $25,000 bonus Surgical Technologists perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.
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.
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.
Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. 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. Pay range shown for entry level 0-2 years experience, but title and pay may be adjusted for candidates with more experience.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist
Surgery
Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:
Exception: 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. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization).PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Provides evidence that the individual maintains a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program or was employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of this section or was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding the effective date of this section.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Candidates must have completed an accredited surgical technology program and hold or obtain CST or TSC certification. CPR/BLS certification and various state-mandated background clearances are required.
Market context
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