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    surgical technologist, women's hospital or - Erie, PA , USA, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Erie, PA , USA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Join our life saving team

    UPMC Hamot Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join their Operating Room


    We offer a wide variety of specialties while having opportunities to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country.

    This is a Casual position with flexible shifts available.

    Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.


    Purpose:


    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.


    Responsibilities:

    • After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
    • Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.
    • Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
    • Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
    • Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
    • 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.
    • Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
    • Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
    • Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
    • 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.
    • 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 and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

    Qualifications:

    Qualifications:
    PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020.


    • Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020)

    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.

    Experience:

    • Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
    • 1-2 years 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.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
    • Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
    • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer.
    • Act 33 with renewal
    • Act 34 with renewal
    • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


    If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM.

    We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email to request Saturdays.

    Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling
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