Surgical Technologist - Invasive Cardiology Williamsport - Full-Time Days

Job Description

UPMC Williamsport  has an opening for a  Full-Time Surgical Technologist!

Department : Invasive Cardiology

Shift : Monday thru Friday 0630-1500; on call weekend and holiday rotation

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

$12,000 1-2 years of experience for a 2-year commitment

$15,000 2+ years of experience for a 2-year commitment

$17,000 1-2 years of experience for a 3-year commitment

$25,000 2+ years of experience for a 3-year commitment

• Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Purpose :

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture 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, graft materials, and record patient data.

Responsibilities :

Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or

Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.

(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCertification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion : Exception : A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization).PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10 / 29 / 2020 and became effective 12 / 27 / 2020.Provides evidence that the individual maintains a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program or was employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of this section or was 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 the effective date of this section.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran