Surgical Technologist - Upmc Somerset
Company: UPMC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionUPMC Somerset is seeking a full-time Surgical
Technologist to support our Operating Room and GI departments! This
role will work variable rotating shifts in addition to a rotating
on-call schedule!This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On
Bonus of up to $15,000 depending on experience and commitment!0-1
years of experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years=
$5,000 bonus; 3-year commitment = $7,000 bonus1-2 years of
experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $7,000
bonus; 3-year commitment = $10,000 bonus3+ years of experience:
work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $10,000 bonus;
3-year commitment = $15,000 bonusPurpose:Perform a variety of tasks
in an operating room that assists 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.Responsibilities:Ensure all
medications are labeled and handed to the 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 washing, shaving,
and ensuring 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.QualificationsPA legislature House
Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.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).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. All of our
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 our needs.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.Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are
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.Entry-level job 0-2 years
experience.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required
based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills
demonstration component within 30 days of hireCertification Details
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery
Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:Note: Staff
employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility
on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were
employed as a surg tech at another healthcare facility two years
before the 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.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.).Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certified Surgical Technologists
(CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)Act 33 with renewalAct
34Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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