Surgical Technologist I - Full Time - Saint Vincent Hospital - Sign-on Bonus up to $25,000

Surgical Technologist

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description:

• Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.
• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site.
• Understands, anticipates, and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count.
• Cares for and utilizes resources to promote a cost-effective and efficient environment for patients.
• Performs 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 Surgical Technologist program.
  • OR be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020.
  • OR have 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.
• CPR - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

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.

• Comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to 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, 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.