Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Daylight - Grove City Surgery Center - Up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Surgical Technologist

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description:

• Perform direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.
• Assist in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Utilize proper aseptic techniques and practice standard precautions. Follow policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assist with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participate in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site.
• Understand, anticipate, and adapt to surgeon preference and patient care variables, contributing to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument count.
• Care for and utilize resources to promote a cost-effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of the Surgical Technologist program.
  • OR be employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020.
  • OR have been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual’s primary function in another healthcare facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020.
• CPR - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Compliance Requirement:

• Adhere to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• Comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Follow all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
• Comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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 their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.