Surgical Technologist I

Allegheny Health Network Surgical Technologist

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

Qualifications:

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.

• Preferred: 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• 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 within 60 days of hire.