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UPMC —Harrisburg, PA
- $33.03 - $43.30 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
- BLS Certification

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Surgical Technologist, Expert

UPMC -
Harrisburg, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$33.03 - $43.30 an hour

Qualifications

OR experience
CPR

Full Job Description

Work under the direct supervision of a Clinician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures in a specific service. Coordinates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper use and availability for quality patient service. Work under the direct supervision of a Clinician and the Director to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive procedures. Perform advanced tasks on a regular basis in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Work on complex surgical procedures within at least three surgical specialties. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and sutures 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, grafting materials, and recording patient data. Accountable for instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper use and availability for quality patient service. Must have 24/7 accountability in 1 or more of the following specialties: Cardiac Surgery (including Heart Transplant), Neurosurgery, Thoracic Lung Transplant, Transplant (Liver/Kidney), Trauma (General).

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience!

**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education**

Responsibilities:

1 - Surgeon views as exceptionally qualified
2 . Able to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout the case and work side by side efficiently
3. Able to precept others in specialty colleges
4. Scrub, secure additional supplies as required, maintain asepsis in the Operating Room, select and sterilize instruments, set up for surgical procedures, hand the surgeon instruments and sutures, store equipment and instruments
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5. Coordinate day to day supervision of the surgical technicians. Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues. Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
6 - 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.
7 - 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. Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.8 - During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Under the supervision of the surgeon hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
9 - Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
10 - 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. Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
11 - Serve as a resource to other staff members. Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.
12 - Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
13 - Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
14 - Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.
15 - Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for all repairs, ordering and maintenance of supplies, equipment, lasers and instrumentation related to the specialty service. Assist the Clinician in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures.
16 - Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborates with the surgeons, specialty team members and other departments. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in implementation.
17 - An in-depth knowledge related to a specific surgical specialty or a broad knowledge of many specialties.

Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
4 years of current Operating Room experience required.
Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialists, must have 24/7 accountability in 1 or more of the following specialties: Cardiac Surgery (including Heart Transplant), Neurosurgery, Thoracic Lung Transplant, Transplant (Liver/Kidney), Trauma (General).
Must be a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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 Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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