- 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.
- Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
- Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.
- Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
- 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 all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.
- Current employees must have a performance rating of Solid/Strong/Good to enter the program, and all employees must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good rating to remain in the program
- Certification for Surgical Technologist Preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34 with renewal
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Surgical Technologist - Harrisburg, United States - UPMC
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.Operating Room Careers at UPMC )
_Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience_
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Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education_
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
