Surgical Technologist II I West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This part-time position offers a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and experience. 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $5,000 3-year commitment: $6,000 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $5,000 3-year commitment: $8,500 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment: $7,500 3-year commitment: $12,500 GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job scrubs and assists surgeon on surgical procedures involving all age groups; works under the direction of the professional registered nurse.

Requirements

• Minimum One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ specialty experience.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following: Education and Certification: Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted. Pre-existing Employment: Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.
• CPR – American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the entra-operative phase.
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assists with the preparation of the surgical suite.
• Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument count.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED