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Surgical Technologist (L&D)UPMC Senior Communities • Lititz, PA, United States
Surgical Technologist (L&D)

Surgical Technologist (L&D)

UPMC Senior Communities • Lititz, PA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience!

  • Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
  • Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
  • During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
  • Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
  • Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
  • Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
  • 1.

  • Patient Care Duties :
  • Functions as a scrub technician in Labor and Delivery surgeries.

    Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

    Provides personal hygiene for patients.

    Collects specimens following protocol.

    Performs bedside glucose testing.

    Records and reports accurate vital signs promptly.

    Communicates patient information to the healthcare team.

    Assists patients with mobility and comfort.

    Demonstrates competency in age-specific procedures.

    2.

  • Clerical Duties :
  • Communicates patient information to health team members using information systems.

    Serves as a resource for operating procedures.

    Maintains accurate patient records.

    Organizes the work area.

    Provides courteous reception to patients and visitors.

    Handles telephone calls and collates charts.

    Files prenatal records.

    Manages equipment appropriately.

    3.

  • Environment and Supplies :
  • Maintains and cleans patient equipment.

    Cleans patient rooms according to guidelines.

    Stocks patient care areas with supplies.

    Ensures patient safety and responds to emergencies.

    Maintains a clean patient environment.

    Refers patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.

    Uses proper body mechanics.

    Performs assigned quality checks.

    4.

  • Customer Service :
  • Demonstrates customer awareness and treats individuals with respect.

    Is receptive to questions and criticism.

    Shows genuine concern and empathy.

    Consistently performs duties courteously.

    5.

  • Secondary Duties :
  • Assists with patient transportation and specimen labeling.

    Transports equipment between departments.

    6.

  • Empowered Team Member :
  • Communicates effectively with all personnel.

    Collaborates with the Patient Care Team.

    Prioritizes patient satisfaction.

    Qualifications :

  • PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10 / 29 / 2020 and became effective 12 / 27 / 2020.
  • Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12 / 27 / 2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12 / 27 / 2020). Continuing education requirements : Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.
  • Specialty experience : Surgical specialties include but are not limited to : general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  • Note : Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12 / 27 / 2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion. Entry level job 0-2 years experience
  • NY State Law : Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01 / 01 / 20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if : (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;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.
  • 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 : 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.
  • 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

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