Surgical Technologist - Newmanstown, United States - UPMC

Description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join their Ambulatory Surgery department This position will be Monday through Friday with daylight hours No holidays, on call or weekends.

The dept consists of 6 OR rooms and has a great team atmosphere and are waiting to hire their next member
This role is a valued step in a robust career ladder with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Purpose:
Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist 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 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 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 clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

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