Casual Surgical Technologist, Expert

Casual Surgical Technologist

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Casual Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. The OR at Passavant is an exciting and fast paced environment where learning never stops! Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Purpose: 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).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an experienced Surgical Technologist and resource within the Operating Room, demonstrating advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and specialty services.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon throughout procedures to support an efficient and safe surgical environment.
• Prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist during procedures by passing instruments and supplies, handling sutures, holding retractors, suctioning, and completing required surgical counts.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, draping, and transport as needed.
• Properly handle, prepare, and dispose of specimens and assist with dressings following procedures.
• Ensure medications are labeled and provided to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and maintaining a safe, organized operating room following procedures.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Surgical Technologists , serving as a lead resource during assigned shifts.
• Precept, train, and support new employees and students in both clinical skills and surgical principles.
• Serve as a resource to staff, surgeons, and other departments while promoting strong communication and teamwork.
• Assist with ordering, repairs, and maintenance of specialty supplies, equipment, lasers, and instrumentation.
• Support responsible use of supplies and equipment and identify opportunities to improve Operating Room processes, efficiency, and patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a specific surgical specialty or broad knowledge across multiple surgical 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