Job Description

UPMC is looking for a full-time Surgical Technologist to join their team at the UPMC South Surgery Center in Bethel Park, PA! Join our dynamic outpatient surgery center specializing in sports orthopedic procedures! We offer a collaborative environment where surgical technologists play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive procedures.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday (6:30am-4pm) schedule with one rotating day off per week. No weekends, holidays, or on-call duties

  • Will be assigned 1 -2 “lates” per week – This will require the employee to stay late if the OR is running late

• Career Growth: Opportunity for career ladder advancement and hands-on projects within the surgery center.

• Professional Development: Cross-training in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

As a part of our commitment to your success, we offer free parking and an enticing Sign-On Bonus of up to $25k! Seize this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment where your skills and dedication are valued.

Who We’re Looking For:

A detail-oriented Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoys working collaboratively with clinicians and directors to optimize patient care.

Your individual expertise and qualifications will guide us in placing you in the perfect job title and salary range.

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.

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