Surgical Tech Full-time
Allegheny Health Network

Surgical Technologist I

Allegheny Health Network Wexford, PA 15090, US

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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. (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

  • 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.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.


Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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