Surgical Technologist Chief / SEIU - E (CVT) I Allegheny General Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and 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

Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates changes to physician preference list and assures that team members are aware of changes. (25%)

• Maintains the inventory for the service area assigned. (20%)

• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (15%)

• Orients new team members to assigned service area. Directs the work of lower level surgical technicians. (15%)

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (15%)

• Scrubs in prescribed manner, hands physician instruments required during surgery. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following:

• Education and Certification: Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted.

• Pre-existing Employment: Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.

• CPR - American Heart Association

Preferred

• 3 years surgical scrub specialty experience

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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Req ID: J272965