Surgical Technologist, Int
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
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.\n Operating Room Careers at UPMC\n Eligible candidates will
be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 based on their years of
experience! \n **Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job
titles based on their experience and education** \n
Responsibilities:\n\nAfter surgery, may help transfer patients to
the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.\nServes as
a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new
employees.\nAssist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of
specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply
dressings.\nParticipates in committees and inter-disciplinary
teams.\nAssist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and
gloves.\nBefore 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.\nCollaborates with Clinician to disseminate new
knowledge.\nEnsure all medications are labeled and handed to
surgeon according to established policies and procedures.\nEnsure
clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and
explosive hazards and aseptic technique.\nPrepare 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.\nDuring 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.\n\n PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020
and became effective 12/27/2020.2 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,\n In addition to those 2 years of prior
experience - 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.\n 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Certification for
Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that
include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within
30 days of hire\n Certification 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 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.
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.).Clearances must be dated within 90 days
\n\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)\nCertified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in
Surgery-Certified (TSC)\nAct 34 with renewal\n\n\n \n\nUPMC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran\n
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg , Surgical Technologist, Int, Healthcare , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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