Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - West Penn Hospital

Description

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for all eligible full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience.

0-1 years of experience :

2-year commitment : $10,000

3-year commitment : $12,000

1-2 years of experience :

2-year commitment : $10,000

3-year commitment : $17,000

2+ years of experience :

2-year commitment : $15,000

3-year commitment : $25,000

GENERAL OVERVIEW :

This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)
• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)
• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

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.
• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12 / 29 / 2020 must : Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs).

Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program.

OR- Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 -OR- Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020

Preferred

1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

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