Surgical Technologist- Weekend

Purpose of the Role

Be a vital part of the surgical team by ensuring every procedure runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you'll support surgeons and surgical assistants by preparing sterile environments, managing instruments and supplies, and maintaining an organized operating room before, during, and after procedures. Your attention to detail and commitment to patient safety will directly impact successful surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Room Preparation & Setup

• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, drapes, and solutions.
• Assemble and verify both sterile and non-sterile equipment, ensuring everything is fully functional before procedures begin.
• Prepare special trays, graft materials, and required supplies for specific surgical cases.

Intraoperative Support

• Anticipate surgeon needs by efficiently passing instruments, sponges, sutures, and sterile supplies during procedures.
• Assist the surgical team by holding retractors or instruments, cutting sutures, suctioning, and sponging the operative site under supervision.
• Accurately count sponges, needles, instruments, and supplies to ensure patient safety.
• Ensure all medications are clearly labeled and handed to the surgeon in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Patient Care & Safety

• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, assist with positioning, and apply sterile surgical drapes.
• Help the surgical team don sterile gowns and gloves.
• Maintain constant awareness of safety, infection control, and aseptic techniques throughout all procedures.

Specimen & Documentation Support

• Assist with the preparation, handling, labeling, and disposal of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Accurately document and record required patient and procedural data.

Post-Procedure & Room Turnover

• Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area following surgery.
• Clean, restock, and reset the operating room to ensure readiness for the next procedure.
• Monitor equipment placement, functionality, and inventory levels.

Schedule:

Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience, and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran