Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul>Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YcLt330jF%2fl7qldN%2fgRx7Qb" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Core Competencies**

**Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process**

- Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
- Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
- Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
- Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
- Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
- Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

**Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process**

- Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
- Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
- Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross-checking, and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

**Standard III: Unit Operations**

- Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
- Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

**Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations**

- Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care.
- Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies**

**Clinical Policies and Standards**

- Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
- Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
- Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
- Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

**Health Information Documentation**

- Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
- Walks through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating, and updating patient records.
- Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
- Discusses the functions, features, and document flow of electronic documentation.
- Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
- Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across healthcare practices.

**Medical Equipment**

- Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
- Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems.
- Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
- Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, and evaluates incoming equipment.

**Medical Order Processing**

- Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
- Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update, and forward medical orders.
- Discusses common errors, their sources, and procedures for correcting them.
- Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
- Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

**Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation**

- Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
- Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
- Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
- Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
- Reviews, discusses, and validates own interpretation with others.

**Patient Safety**

- Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
- Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
- Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
- Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
- Describes considerations for patients who can cause harm to self versus harm to others.
- Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses; participates in immediate investigating, analysis, and reporting in real-time.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
  
**Experience**

- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Work Schedule**

Varies

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - ECC Emergency Care

Start a new career as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Vista Prairie at North Pointe, Assisted Living and Enhanced Care! Join Vista Prairie Communities and elevate your career while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy our supportive culture, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships. This is your chance to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving the community and enriching lives. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your true potential and find purpose in your work. Become a valued member of Vista Prairie Communities today. Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! Why choose Vista Prairie at North Pointe <ul><li> Help us create joy and compassion for our residents. </li><li> Seeking passionate individuals for a meaningful, benefit-rich career. </li><li> Great Benefits Package Available </li><li> Salary range is $68,000 - $88,000/year Credit for experience will be given </li></ul> How you will make an impact: Vista Prairie at North Pointe is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to use your skills and play a crucial role in the well-being of our residents. You will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all residents through assessments and reassessment, development and implementation of appropriate service plans and plans of care, monitoring resident services, supervision of staff, and on-going staff training. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will also complete an initial, face-to-face comprehensive assessment of prospective/new residents and develop a proposed service plan. You will also conduct or delegate the completion of assessments as resident conditions change. Imagine the smiles on the faces of our residents when you help them achieve their best. Schedule: This is a Full-Time, Day Shift salaried position. There is on call rotation What you will need: <ul><li> Current Minnesota RN license in good standing required </li><li> Must be 21 years or older </li></ul> Benefits Available: Full-time Employee Benefits: <ul><li> PTO </li><li> Holiday Pay </li><li> Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance </li><li> Flexible Spending Account </li><li> Life Insurance </li><li> STD </li><li> LTD </li><li> 401K </li><li> Employee Referral Program </li><li> Educational Assistance Program </li><li> Employee Assistance Program </li></ul> Part-time Employee Benefits: <ul><li> PTO </li><li> 401K </li><li> Employee Referral Program </li><li> Educational Assistance Program </li><li> Employee Assistance Program </li></ul> Vista Prairie at North Pointe is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer. Powered by JazzHR PI438c0e5e312d-2926<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YcLt330jF%2flqiUwG%2f2oVnAb" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (RN)**

Start a new career as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Vista Prairie at North Pointe, Assisted Living and Enhanced Care! Join Vista Prairie Communities and elevate your career while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy our supportive culture, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships. This is your chance to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving the community and enriching lives. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your true potential and find purpose in your work. Become a valued member of Vista Prairie Communities today.

**Job Description**

- Help create joy and compassion for our residents.
- Use your skills to play a crucial role in the well-being of our residents.
- Ensure the health and safety of all residents through assessments and reassessments, development and implementation of appropriate service plans and plans of care, monitoring resident services, supervision of staff, and ongoing staff training.
- Complete an initial, face-to-face comprehensive assessment of prospective/new residents and develop a proposed service plan.
- Conduct or delegate the completion of assessments as resident conditions change.

**Schedule**

This is a Full-Time, Day Shift salaried position. There is an on-call rotation.

**Requirements**

- Current Minnesota RN license in good standing required.
- Must be 21 years or older.

**Benefits**

Full-time Employee Benefits:

- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 401K
- Employee Referral Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program

Part-time Employee Benefits:

- PTO
- 401K
- Employee Referral Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program

Registered Nurse

Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment We are currently seeking: PHYSICAL THERAPIST Work with a multidisciplinary team to insure a wonderful rehab experience for patients and their families by being responsive and individualizing treatment plans. Be able to work in a supportive rehab environment with progressive treatment modalities to address a variety of diseases and impairments. In-house therapy with local management support. Requirements: EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited Therapy program. CERTIFICATE / LICENSE: Must be licensed in the state of the SNF you will be working. EXPERIENCE: Previous rehab SNF experience is preferred. EOE Background checks/drug-free workplace. Visit for more information. PIb5-<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gB58Zs13DEOhiKlV%2bkCkIQj" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist.

**Job Description**

- Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a wonderful rehab experience for patients and their families by being responsive and individualizing treatment plans.
- Be able to work in a supportive rehab environment with progressive treatment modalities to address a variety of diseases and impairments.
- In-house therapy with local management support.

**Requirements**

- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Therapy program.
- Certificate / License: Must be licensed in the state of the SNF you will be working.
- Experience: Previous rehab SNF experience is preferred.

EOE Background checks/drug-free workplace.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - SHORELAND HEALTHCARE CENTER

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li> <li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li> <li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li> </ul> 1. Patient Care Duties: Functions as a scrub technician in Labor and Delivery surgeries. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Provides personal hygiene for patients. Collects specimens following protocol. Performs bedside glucose testing. Records and reports accurate vital signs promptly. Communicates patient information to the healthcare team. Assists patients with mobility and comfort. Demonstrates competency in age-specific procedures. 2. Clerical Duties: Communicates patient information to health team members using information systems. Serves as a resource for operating procedures. Maintains accurate patient records. Organizes the work area. Provides courteous reception to patients and visitors. Handles telephone calls and collates charts. Files prenatal records. Manages equipment appropriately. 3. Environment and Supplies: Maintains and cleans patient equipment. Cleans patient rooms according to guidelines. Stocks patient care areas with supplies. Ensures patient safety and responds to emergencies. Maintains a clean patient environment. Refers patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager. Uses proper body mechanics. Performs assigned quality checks. 4. Customer Service: Demonstrates customer awareness and treats individuals with respect. Is receptive to questions and criticism. Shows genuine concern and empathy. Consistently performs duties courteously. 5. Secondary Duties: Assists with patient transportation and specimen labeling. Transports equipment between departments. 6. Empowered Team Member: Communicates effectively with all personnel. Collaborates with the Patient Care Team. Prioritizes patient satisfaction.<ul> <li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li> <li>Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li> <li>Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification.</li> <li>New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.</li> <li>Entry level job 0-2 years experience.</li> <li>NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015</li> <li>. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li> <li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li> <li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization).</li> <li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Provides evidence that the individual maintains a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program or was employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of this section or was 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 the effective date of this section. </li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li> <li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)</li> <li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li> <li>Act 33 with renewal</li> <li>Act 34 with renewal</li> <li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li> </ul>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gB58Zs13DEMn0XdOzg%2bUqwj" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock the operating room. During surgical procedures, may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

**Job Description**

- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the 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 help 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 washing, shaving, and ensuring 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 a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

**Requirements**

- Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or have been employed as a surgical tech in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or employed as a surgical tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the act (12/27/2020).
- Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
- Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.
- New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.
- Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
- Act 33 with renewal.
- Act 34 with renewal.
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Surgical Technologist (L&D)

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Night Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work full-time night shifts. Participants will earn an additional $2.00/hr shift differential for all night hours worked as part of the program! We have a 17 suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between. We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life saving team! Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. Purpose: Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. </li> <li> Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. </li> <li> After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. </li> </ul> PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020. <ul> <li> Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs. </li> </ul> Continuing education requirements: <ul> <li> Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years. </li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li> Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. </li> <li> Entry level job 0-2 years experience. </li> <li> Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. </li> <li> Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. </li> </ul> Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: <ul> <li> CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire </li> <li> Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) </li> <li> Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal </li> <li> Act 33 with renewal </li> <li> Act 34 with renewal </li> <li> Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li> </ul> UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a Recruiter for Hamot Inpatient Nursing and Nursing Support , reach out to Jill Schlosser at <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?d%2bMdP1Tb8GxlKmJRd2bYvAk" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Night Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work full-time night shifts. Participants will earn an additional $2.00/hr shift differential for all night hours worked as part of the program!

We have a 17 suite operating room that offers a wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma, and almost everything in between. We provide high-quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life-saving team!

**Job Description**

- Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.
- Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock the operating room.
- During surgical procedures, may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

**Responsibilities**

- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the 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 help 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 washing, shaving, and ensuring 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 a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

**Requirements**

- Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or was employed as a surgical tech in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or employed as a surgical tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical techs who meet the requirements (i.e., certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the healthcare facility.
  
**Continuing Education Requirements**

- Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

**Experience**

- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
- Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.
- Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
- Act 33 with renewal.
- Act 34 with renewal.
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Surgical Technologist- Operating Room (Night Program)

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 based on their years of experience! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li> <li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li> <li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li> <li>Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li> <li>Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification.</li> <li>New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.</li> <li>Entry level job 0-2 years experience.</li> <li>NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li> <li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li> <li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization).</li> <li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Provides evidence that the individual maintains a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program or was employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of this section or was 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 the effective date of this section. </li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li> <li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)</li> <li>Act 34</li> </ul> UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F3yxk0kBl5h5hPD0C%2fsFAwz" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock the operating room. During surgical procedures, may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 based on their years of experience!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education.

**Job Description**

- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the 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 help 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 washing, shaving, and ensuring 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 a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

**Requirements**

- Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the act (12/27/2020). Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
- Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
- New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.
- Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.
- NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if: (a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section; (b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and (c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the healthcare facility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
- Act 34.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Surgical Technologist

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists! We have a 17 suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between. We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life saving team! Shifts/Hours: Our Surg. Techs work a rotating 10- or 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage. Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. Purpose: Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. </li> <li> Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. </li> <li> After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. </li> </ul> PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020. <ul> <li> Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs. </li> </ul> Continuing education requirements: <ul> <li> Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years. </li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li> Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. </li> <li> Entry level job 0-2 years experience. </li> <li> Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. </li> <li> Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. </li> </ul> Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: <ul> <li> CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire </li> <li> Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) </li> <li> Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal </li> <li> Act 33 with renewal </li> <li> Act 34 with renewal </li> <li> Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li> </ul> UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?JmKkUhxqLr2W3cXx4hr%2f8gl" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists! We have a 17 suite operating room that offers a wide variety of specialties from robotics, kidney transplants, trauma, and almost everything in between. We provide high-quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life-saving team!

**Job Description**

- Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.
- Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock the operating room.
- During surgical procedures, may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.
- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the 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 help 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 washing, shaving, and ensuring 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 a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

**Requirements**

- Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or was employed as a surgical tech in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or employed as a surgical tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical techs who meet the requirements (i.e., certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the healthcare facility.
- Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

**Experience**

- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
- Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.
- Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
- Act 33 with renewal.
- Act 34 with renewal.
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA.</li> <li>Assist surgeon during operating room procedures. Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Provides homeostasis by safe use of electrocautery, clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and other means as directed by surgeon. Identifies various suture needs and demonstrated appropriate suture management</li> <li>Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identifies specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure.</li> <li>Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.</li> <li>Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other healthcare professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery</li> <li>Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Minimum 1 year of experience required.</li> <li>CST Certification required.</li> <li>STFA Program Completion required. <ul> <li>First Assist Certification required within 2 years. - (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years of Operating Room experience with five years of First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Associate's Degree in Surgical Tech preferred.</li> <li>Experience in Orthopedics preferred.</li> </ul> Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: <ul> <li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)</li> <li>First Assist Certification required within 2 years. - (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years of Operating Room experience with five years of First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years)</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li> <li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li> <li>Act 33 with renewal</li> <li>Act 34 with renewal</li> <li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li> </ul> UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5DBe%2b8BfJVthkzLKz6FHrAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical First Assistant**

Participates in an expanded role of perioperative First Assisting. Under the direction of the physician, assists in operations; may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, wound closure, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

**Job Description**

- Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA.
- Assist surgeon during operating room procedures. Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Provides homeostasis by safe use of electrocautery, clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and other means as directed by surgeon. Identifies various suture needs and demonstrates appropriate suture management.
- Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identify specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure.
- Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
- Serve as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other healthcare professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery.
- Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.

**Requirements**

- Minimum 1 year of experience required.
- CST Certification required.
- STFA Program Completion required.
  - First Assist Certification required within 2 years. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years of Operating Room experience with five years of First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years.)
- Associate's Degree in Surgical Tech preferred.
- Experience in Orthopedics preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
- First Assist Certification required within 2 years. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years of Operating Room experience with five years of First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years.)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Surgical Technologist/FA - Orthopedic Trauma - Casual

The 3-time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room. We are offering Sign-On Bonuses to eligible Surgical Technologist candidates: Term Amount Requirement 2 Year $10,000 0-1 years of experience 2 Year $12,000 1-2 years of experience 2 Year $15,000 2+ years of experience 3 Year $12,000 0-1 years of experience 3 Year $17,000 1-2 years of experience 3 Year $25,000 2+ years of experience The title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending on years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education. UPMC St. Margaret's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Weekend Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a 20% differential! Responsibilities: <ul> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. </li> <li> 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 and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. </li> <li> Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. </li> <li> Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. </li> <li> After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. </li> <li> Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. </li> <li> Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees. </li> <li> Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams. </li> <li> Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge. </li> </ul><ul> <li> High school diploma or equivalent required. </li> <li> Scrub Technician program/course or a related science or Health Science program/course is required or previous experience as an OR Tech may be substituted. </li> <li> Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military, preferred. </li> <li> 0-2 years experience. </li> <li> Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. </li> <li> Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015 7. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if: (a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section; (b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and (c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology. PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020. Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years. Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion. Entry level job 0-2 years experience. </li> </ul> Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:<ul> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li> <li>Act 33 with renewal</li> <li>Act 34 with renewal</li> <li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li> </ul> PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020. 2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs. Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years. Licensure & Certifications CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Certification for Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.). <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GI%2fTYOe1R3CV%2fZlvF8OsyAi" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

The 3-time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room. We are offering sign-on bonuses to eligible Surgical Technologist candidates:

- 2 Year $10,000 for 0-1 years of experience
- 2 Year $12,000 for 1-2 years of experience
- 2 Year $15,000 for 2+ years of experience
- 3 Year $12,000 for 0-1 years of experience
- 3 Year $17,000 for 1-2 years of experience
- 3 Year $25,000 for 2+ years of experience

The title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending on years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.

UPMC St. Margaret's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Weekend Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend. This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a 20% differential!

**Job Description**

- 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.
- Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
- 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, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
- After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
- Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
- Serve as a resource to other staff members; precept students and new employees.
- Participate in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.
- Collaborate with clinicians to disseminate new knowledge.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Scrub Technician program/course or a related science or Health Science program/course is required or previous experience as an OR Tech may be substituted.
- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military is preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

**Additional Information**

Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or have been employed as a surgical tech in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or employed as a surgical tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/27/2020). 

Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Certification for Surgical Technologist: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. 

New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion. 

Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical techs who meet the requirements (i.e., certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the healthcare facility.

Weekend Program Surgical Technologist UPMC St. Margaret

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Weekend Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a 20% differential! We have a 17 suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between. We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life saving team! Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. Purpose: Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock operating room. During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data. Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. </li> <li> Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. </li> <li> After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. </li> </ul> PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020. <ul> <li> Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs. </li> </ul> Continuing education requirements: <ul> <li> Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years. </li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li> Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. </li> <li> Entry level job 0-2 years experience. </li> <li> Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. </li> <li> Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. </li> </ul> Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: <ul> <li> CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire </li> <li> Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) </li> <li> Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal </li> <li> Act 33 with renewal </li> <li> Act 34 with renewal </li> <li> Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li> </ul> UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a Recruiter for Hamot Inpatient Nursing and Nursing Support , reach out to Jill Schlosser at <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F3yxk0kBl5hhMaEYn0lhxQz" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Weekend Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend. This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a 20% differential!

We have a 17-suite operating room that offers a wide variety of specialties from robotics, kidney transplants, trauma, and almost everything in between. We provide high-quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infants to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life-saving team!

**Job Description**

- Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.
- Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge, and suture to surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check and restock the operating room.
- During surgical procedures, may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.

**Responsibilities**

- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the 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 surgical 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 help 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 washing, shaving, and ensuring 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 a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

**Requirements**

- Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification or have completed an appropriate military training program or maintain certification from an accredited program or was employed as a surgical tech in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or employed as a surgical tech at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/28/2020). Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical techs who meet the requirements (i.e., certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the healthcare facility.
  
**Continuing Education Requirements**

- Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

**Experience**

- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
- Entry-level job 0-2 years experience.
- Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
- Act 33 with renewal.
- Act 34 with renewal.
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.