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Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for all eligible full-time Surgical Technologist positions! See below for details

The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience, some exclusions apply.

0-1 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $12,000

1-2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000

3-year commitment: $17,000

2+ years of experience:

2-year commitment: $15,000

3-year commitment: $25,000

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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. (20%)

• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)

• Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)

• Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)

• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)

• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:

• Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. OR

• Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 OR

• Been 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 December 29, 2020

Preferred

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

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Req ID: J209618