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UPMC Hamot is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join our EP Lab! If you're a certified Surgical Technologist looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! This position is full-time, Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm with no holidays or weekends. Occasional evenings required. Sign on Bonus Details (Full-Time, 2-year commitment) + $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with less than a year of experience. + $12,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 1-2 years of experience. + $15,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 2+ years of experience. Sign on Bonus Details (Full-Time, 3-year commitment) + $12,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with less than a year of experience. + $17,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 1-2 years of experience. + $25,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 2+ years of experience. _Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience._ 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: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. + Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. + Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. + Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. + Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. + May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb} + Pennsylvania House Bill 81 was enacted on October 29, 2020, and became effective December 27, 2020. + Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification. Or has completed an appropriate military training program. Or maintains certification from an accredited program. Or was employed as a surgical technologist in a health care facility on or before December 27, 2020. Or was employed as a surgical technologist at another health care facility within two years before December 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. + 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. + Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 27, 2020, or who were employed as a surgical technologist at another health care facility two years before the effective date are grandfathered and 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 experience: 0-2 years. + Under New York State Law Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013, enacted January 1, 2015: + A healthcare facility may employ or contract with a person who does not meet the requirements if: + After a diligent and thorough effort, the facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists. + The healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts and retains the record at the facility. + The person meets the requirements within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) + Act 34 + 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) 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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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. _Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience!_ class:( $data.display Type === 'InputTextArea') ? 'block__field--full-width' : ($data.display Type === 'InputRichText' || $data.name === 'description Ext' || $data.name === 'qualification Ext' || $data.name === 'description Int' || $data.name === 'qualification Int') ? 'block__field--wide-rich-text' : 'block__field--edit'}" id="description Ext-container" html: $component.get FieldValue($data)" id="description Ext-value" formfieldid="description Ext" _**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education**_ Responsibilities: + Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA. + Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements + Assume responsibility for personal development and education. + Know and follow all organizational/departmental policies/procedures. + Incorporate leading/evidence-based practice in quality/safety into everyday work. Commit to high quality, safe work; encourage others to have similar standards. Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events. Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented. Encourage patient and family involvement in processes involving patient safety. Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety. Report serious events/incidents per policy. + 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 + Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identifies specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure. + Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. + Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery + Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CST Certification Required. Completion of STFA program and certification within 2 years required. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years Operating Room experience with five years First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years) + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) + 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**

UPMC East Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room! We have expanded our OR rooms and are seeking future life changers to join our team! At East, you'll have the opportunity to assist in exciting service lines featuring ortho, robotics, vascular hybrid and more! Shift times start as early as 6am Monday-Friday, and our Surg Techs work either 3, 12-hour or 4, 10-hour shifts each week. Occasional rotating on-call time is required. UPMC East offers the opportunity to grow your career with our Surg Tech career ladder- increase your pay rate as you gain years of experience! All experience is welcomed, and students may apply months before their anticipated graduation! Pay range shown is for our entry level title, but will be increased based on years of experience. The UPMC East Operating Rooms seldom have job openings. Seize this opportunity today to advance your career! We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for this position! The sign-on bonus amount depends on your years of Surgical Technologist experience and will be paid out to you in a one-time payment within your first 90 days: 0-1 years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $10,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $12,000 bonus 1-2 years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $12,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $17,000 bonus 2+ years of Surg Tech experience: work commitment to remain at UPMC for 2 years= $15,000 bonus OR 3-year commitment = $25,000 bonus Surgical Technologists 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: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + 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. + _Pay range shown for entry level 0-2 years experience, but title and pay may be adjusted for candidates with more 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: 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).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. + 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

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. Orientation is Monday through Friday 0700-1530 for approximately 6 weeks. Candidate will have the option of working 5-8hr shifts (1500-2330), 4-10hr shifts (1300- 2330) or 3-12hr shifts (1100-2330). One weekly call shifts every 8 days and then one weekend every 8th weekend (rotating bases). Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience! **Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education** **Responsibilities:** + Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA. + Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements + Assume responsibility for personal development and education. + Know and follow all organizational/departmental policies/procedures. + Incorporate leading/evidence-based practice in quality/safety into everyday work. Commit to high quality, safe work; encourage others to have similar standards. Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events. Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented. Encourage patient and family involvement in processes involving patient safety. Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety. Report serious events/incidents per policy. + 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 + Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identifies specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure. + Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. + Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery + Associates Degree in Surgical Tech preferred. + 1 year of experience required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + CST Certification Required. Completion of STFA program and certification within 2 years required. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years Operating Room experience with five years First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years) + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) + 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**

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 $25,000 based on their years of experience! **Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education** **Responsibilities:** + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + 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. + NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe 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 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). + 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. + 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**

Now Hiring: Full-Time Surgical Technologist Schedule: Evening Shift (1:00 PM - 9:30 PM) Call Rotation: Includes weekends and holidays Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced Surg Tech, this is your moment to thrive at UPMC! We're looking for passionate Surgical Technologists ready to make a difference in patient care. Graduate applications are welcome, and candidates with 6+ months of experience are highly preferred. Final job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder placement. Sign-On Bonus Opportunities Depending on your experience and commitment, you may be eligible for a generous sign-on bonus: 2-Year Commitment $10,000 for 0-1 years of experience $12,000 for 1-2 years of experience $15,000 for 2+ years of experience 3-Year Commitment $12,000 for 0-1 years of experience $17,000 for 1-2 years of experience $25,000 for 2+ years of experience 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: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + 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.,NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe 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 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).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. + 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

At ARMStaffing we take care of our techs! We offer: Health & Retirement Benefits Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more… Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and most everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster. On-Call Support We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction. 401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there`s so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. We`re not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here`s why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023 Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Purpose: Are you looking for a travel position with guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and travel incentives, all while having the comfort, security, and reputation of working at a top-ranked health system? Join the 90,000 employees at UPMC across Pennsylvania, New York, and Western Maryland because we're all here for the same reason - to make Life Changing Medicine happen. UPMC Travel Staffing is seeking Surgical Technologists with two years' experience within the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), interested in joining our team. As a UPMC Travel Staffing employee, you will experience travel and flexibility, with the potential to rotate to a new hospital and unit every 6 weeks, all while being assigned to cardiovascular operating rooms throughout the system. UPMC Travel Staffing employees will build bridges and a broad professional network while working hand in hand with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers. UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Why Join UPMC? + We don't just take care of patients - we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. + In addition to the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader, you'll have access to: + AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: UPMC is ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA. + A premier benefits package designed to support your total well-being - physically, financially, and emotionally (Greater insurance coverage and less expensive premiums than most travel nursing agencies). + Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance + Premium compensation (with an additional $1.60/hour off-shift differential). PLUS a travel allowance of $3,860 per assignment for hotel and meals if the assignment is greater than 60 miles from home. Additionally, drive time is paid for some assignments. + Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000 based on years of experience and commitment length. + Ability to expand your professional network, working hand-in-hand with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers, while you gain experience in multiple hospitals throughout the UPMC system + Opportunity to gain highly desirable skills and exposure to specialties, state-of-the-art equipment, and innovative electronic health records that build an impressive resume and career Responsibilities: + Constructively receive feedback and direction. Identify and communicate learning needs to the appropriate manager. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs. Prior to performing new or challenging skills, request assistance and review relevant policies and procedures. + Communicate educational needs when necessary. Maintain contact availability for schedule changes when needed. Must be flexible in scheduling to the requirements of the unit assigned. + Function independently with one day of orientation, unless otherwise specified. Maintain critical thinking skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities as related to various aspects of patient care. Cultivate professional relationships and communication in the clinical environment. + Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information. + Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. Perform work in a timely and productive manner. + Preparation of operating room before operational services by preparing 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 functionality. + Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + Assist in the transfer of patients to the operating room and on and off the surgical table, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments according to policy. + After surgery, it may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Maintain critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in the application of surgical technology. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. + Establish appropriate, assertive, and professional communication strategies. Strengthen interdisciplinary relationships with members of the health care team. Coordinate interdepartmental activities to expedite care. + 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, and assist with counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) required. Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/28/2020) or who were employed as a surgical tech at another health care facility two years before the 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 before certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. + Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military. + PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020: + Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain 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). + 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. + Demonstrated competence in operating room as surgical technologist. + Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience required. + The ability to scrub in any specialty is highly preferred. + Must work 40 hours per week, 80 hours in a bi-weekly pay period, including but not limited to: day, night, weekend and holiday shifts. + Must be willing to work 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts, depending on need to operating room assigned. + On call required. + Will be assigned to a Cardiovascular operating room. + Must travel to all UPMC facilities including but not limited to UPMC facilities in Southwest, Northwest PA and NY, Central, West Central PA and MD, and North Central PA. + Willing to rotate assignments on a six-week basis with potential to redeploy to another facility mid-assignment. + Cerner or Epic electronic health record experience preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + 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 + NY Mandated Reporter Training with renewal + OAPSA with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy Pavilion! UPMC Mercy Pavilion is hiring full-time Surgical Technologists for our Same Day Surgery Center (SDSC) Operating Room. New grads from accredited programs are welcome! Why Choose Us? + Sign-On Bonuses: Up to $25,000 for eligible candidates based on experience and commitment. + Competitive Wages & Benefits: Including tuition reimbursement and working with top clinicians and researchers. + State-of-the-Art Facility: 6 modern operating rooms with cutting-edge technology. Specialties: + Ophthalmology, ENT, Voice, Ortho Upper & Lower Extremity: Mostly outpatient surgeries with 24/7 Retina coverage. UPMC Mercy is the only hospital within a 100-mile radius performing Retina surgery. Team Excellence: + Recognized Talent: Two Surgical Techs received a Presidential Citation from the American Laryngology Society in April 2022. + Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated, hardworking team. Flexible Scheduling: + Daylight Shifts: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm or 8:30am-5:00pm (until cases are finished). + On-Call Rotation: Weekdays (once every 8-10 days), Weekends (once every 8-10 weekends), and Holidays (emergency Eye cases only). Career Growth: + Career Ladder: Titles and pay rates based on experience and education, with clear advancement pathways. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today to join UPMC Mercy Pavilion and advance your career as a Surgical Technologist. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Responsibilities: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge, or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. 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. + Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. + 0-2 years' experience for Surgical Technologist + Recent & upcoming graduates from an accredited Surg Tech Program are welcomed to apply! + Additional experience may qualify for Intermediate and Senior level titles. + 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. Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC): Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/28/2020) 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal + Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Surgical Technologist - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Are you a Surgical Technologist ready to launch or elevate your career? Passionate about pediatrics? Join a nationally recognized team where your skills make a difference-and enjoy a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000. Why You'll Love It Here + Cutting-Edge Care: 14 ORs, 12,000+ cases/year, Level 1 Trauma & Transplant Center-serving patients from neonates to young adults. + Flexible Scheduling: Self-scheduling with creative options, including call and off-shift coverage. + 1:1 Orientation: Staggered onboarding with experienced preceptors to set you up for success. + Career Growth: Structured career ladder with clear advancement based on experience and education. + Supportive Culture: Work with autonomy in a collaborative, high-tech environment. ️ What You'll Do As a Surgical Technologist, you'll support a wide range of specialties including General, ENT, Neuro, Ortho, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, and GU. Responsibilities include: + Preparing ORs and surgical instruments + Assisting with gowning, gloving, and sterile technique + Passing instruments and assisting during procedures + Handling specimens and applying dressings + Maintaining a clean, safe, and aseptic environment + Supporting patient prep, positioning, and transport Your title and pay will reflect your experience, with room to grow. Ready to make a difference in pediatric surgical care? Apply now and bring your passion to UPMC Children's Hospital. Education & Training: + Completion of a formal Surgical Technology program (college, vocational school, university, hospital, or military). + or prior employment as a Surgical Technologist before December 28, 2020. + or completion of an accredited military training program. + or current certification from a nationally recognized credentialing organization. Experience: + 0-2 years of experience required for entry-level Surgical Technologist. + Recent graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply! + Additional experience may qualify candidates for Intermediate or Senior-level roles. Specialty Exposure: + Preferred experience in surgical specialties such as: General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastics & Reconstructive, OB/GYN, Thoracic, Ophthalmic, Neurosurgery, Organ Procurement, and Endoscopic settings. + Medication access limited to distribution to the nurse. Continuing Education: + Certified individuals must meet credentialing body requirements. + Non-certified individuals must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. Licensure & Clearances: + CPR (AHA standards within 30 days of hire), Act 33 Child Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 73 FBI Clearance, Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Surgical Technician - Operating Room Full-time, 6:45 A.M. to 3:15 P.M. or 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM with call and rotation. The candidate must be able to respond and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes while on call. AFSCME - Union Exciting Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus for Surgical Technologists! We are offering a sign-on bonus for full-time Surgical Technologist positions. Don't miss out - apply today! Commit to 3 years and receive $30,000. **Purpose:** As a member of the operating room or surgery center nursing team, you will provide direct care to surgical patients and perform various related duties under the supervision of a registered nurse. **Responsibilities:** + Utilizes hospital policy to meet JCAHO requirements. + Assists surgeon as scrub technician according to prescribed standards. Scrubs and dones gown and gloves by performance standards. + Maintains proper traffic control in the Operating Room Suite. Maintains use and cleanliness of autoclaves by following directions for use and cleaning. + Maintains correct count of sponges, instruments, and needles with circulating nurse and reports correctness or discrepancies according to department policy. Maintains aseptic technique at all times. + Observes patients and is ready for emergencies. + Knows where all supplies are kept and can get them or put them away accordingly. + Assists in handling specimens as directed. Assists in the application of dressing, casts, and in moving of patient as directed. Assists in the clean up of the room, furniture, supplies, and equipment after a procedure. + Assists in the workroom in cleaning, storage, packing, and autoclaving of instruments. + Employee complies with established occupation exposure policy. + Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to to type of operation. Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative area according to need. Anticipates the need for instruments, sutures, sponges, etc. **PA Legislature House Bill 81** **Enactment and Effective Dates:** + Enacted: 10/29/2020 + Effective: 12/27/2020 **Certification Requirements:** + Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification, or + 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 (12/27/2020), or + Employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/27/2020). **Exception:** A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if, after a diligent and thorough effort, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility. + All recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. + The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet our needs. **Continuing Education Requirements:** + Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. + 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 + Endoscopic Surgical Settings **Access to Medications:** + Limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + **CPR:** Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + **Certification Details:** + **Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC):** Must be obtained within 6 months of program completion. + **Grandfather Clause:** Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the law are not required to have certification. + **New Graduates:** Graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months before 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, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility. + Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. + The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet the needs of the organization. + 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 Technician - Operating Room Full-time, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, rotating weekends and holidays. AFSCME - Union Exciting Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus for Surgical Technologists! We are offering a sign-on bonus for full-time Surgical Technologist positions. Don't miss out - apply today! Commit to 3 years and receive $30,000. Purpose: As a member of the operating room or surgery center nursing team, you will provide direct care to surgical patients and perform various related duties under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities: + Utilizes hospital policy to meet JCAHO requirements. + Assists surgeon as scrub technician according to prescribed standards. Scrubs and dones gown and gloves by performance standards. + Maintains proper traffic control in the Operating Room Suite. Maintains use and cleanliness of autoclaves by following directions for use and cleaning. + Maintains correct count of sponges, instruments, and needles with circulating nurse and reports correctness or discrepancies according to department policy. Maintains aseptic technique at all times. + Observes patients and is ready for emergencies. + Knows where all supplies are kept and can get them or put them away accordingly. + Assists in handling specimens as directed. Assists in the application of dressing, casts, and in moving of patient as directed. Assists in the clean up of the room, furniture, supplies, and equipment after a procedure. + Assists in the workroom in cleaning, storage, packing, and autoclaving of instruments. + Employee complies with established occupation exposure policy. + Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to to type of operation. Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative area according to need. Anticipates the need for instruments, sutures, sponges, etc. PA Legislature House Bill 81 Enactment and Effective Dates: + Enacted: 10/29/2020 + Effective: 12/27/2020 Certification Requirements: + Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification, or + 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 (12/27/2020), or + Employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/27/2020). Exception: A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if, after a diligent and thorough effort, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility. + All recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. + The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet our needs. Continuing Education Requirements: + Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. + 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 + Endoscopic Surgical Settings Access to Medications: + Limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + CPR: Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Certification Details: + Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC): Must be obtained within 6 months of program completion. + Grandfather Clause: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the law are not required to have certification. + New Graduates: Graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months before 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, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility. + Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. + The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet the needs of the organization. + 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

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. Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience! **Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education** Responsibilities: + Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the STFA. + Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements + Assume responsibility for personal development and education. + Know and follow all organizational/departmental policies/procedures. + Incorporate leading/evidence-based practice in quality/safety into every day work. Commit to high quality, safe work; encourage others to have similar standards. Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events. Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented. Encourage patient and family involvement in processes involving patient safety. Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety. Report serious events/incidents per policy. + 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 + Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Identifies specific physician preferences and steps of the procedure. + Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. + Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to STFA activities and robotic surgery + Associates Degree in Surgical Tech preferred. + 1 year of experience required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + CST Certification Required. Completion of STFA program and certification within 2 years required. (Exempt from this requirement is the current STFA which possesses ten years Operating Room experience with five years First Assist experience assisting a surgeon and competencies are checked off by surgeon every two years) + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) + 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

**Full-time, Day shift with call, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM or until cardiac/vascular cases are completed. This position will be working mainly in cardiac and vascular service lines, however, may work in the main OR if no cardiac or vascular cases are scheduled.** **AFSCME - Union** **Posted: October 17, 2024** Exciting Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus for Surgical Technologists! We are offering a sign-on bonus for full-time Surgical Technologist positions. Don't miss out - apply today! Commit to 3 years and receive $30,000. **Purpose:** The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the Certified Surgical First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Certified Surgical First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Responsible for performing various procedures or may specialize in a surgical specialty where appropriate. Performs responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist as needed or required. **Responsibilities:** + 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. + Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborate with the surgeons, specialty team members, and other departments. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in implementation. + 3. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis A . Permanent(1) Clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue(2) Tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue (3) Applying hemostatic clips (4) Placing local hemostatic agents + Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for all repairs, ordering, and maintenance of supplies, equipment, lasers, and instrumentation related to the specialty service. Assist the Clinician in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures. + Competencies will include the following:(1) Fracture tables (2) Head stabilizers (3) Body stabilizers (4) C-arm extensions (5) Any other equipment needed. G. Upon completion of the procedure, the patient shall be evaluated for any possible damage from positioning which will include assessment of the skin. The abnormal condition shall be reported to the surgeon and treatment and documentation shall be carried out. + Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment. + 2. Providing visualization of the operative site by the following: A. Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding. B. Packing with sponges C. Digital manipulation of tissue D. Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging. E. Manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures) F. Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view + 1. Positioning the patient. A. The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant will carry out this order. Consideration will be given to the patient's comfort and safety. B. Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region. C. Circulation shall not be impaired. (A tourniquet may be required for some procedures.) D. Nerve damage shall be guarded against. E. The temperature of the patient should be discussed with the anesthesia personnel and methods employed to maintain the desired temperature range. F. The surgical assistant shall be familiar with common positions related to the surgical procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position. + Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous, and skin) as per the surgeon's directive. Be familiar with different sutures and suturing techniques to provide the desired outcome. + Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation. + A. Utilizing running or interrupted sutures with absorbable or nonabsorbable material of wound layers, including muscle and fascia. B. Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips C. Closing skin with method per surgeon's directive (suture, staples, etc. D. Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic per surgeon's directive + B. Temporary(1) Applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use(2) Applying vessel loops(3) Applying noncrushing clamps(4) Applying direct digital pressure4. Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate5. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes + 6. Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including the following:A. Liquid or spray occlusive materialsB. Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.C. Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid)7. Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military. Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist Program. Current certification as a Certified First Assist (CFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants. Three years of current Operating Room experience is preferred. Advanced knowledge of at least two surgical specialties with one year of experience in the selected specialty desired. Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed. Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures performed. Advanced knowledge and skill in aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing. Ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Cert Surgical Technician Cert First Assist through NBSTSA or ABSA to be obtained within one year of hire/transfer date. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers + 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**

**Join Our Community!** **ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.** We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for all full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience. Sign-on bonus details: + 0-1 years of experience: **2-year commitment $10,000; 3-year commitment $12,000** + 1-2 years of experience: **2-year commitment $12,000; 3-year commitment $17,000** + 2+ years of experience: **2-year commitment $15,000; 3-year commitment $25,000** **Responsibilities:** + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. + Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. + Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. + Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. + May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + Entry level job 0 - 2 years' experience + PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020 + Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institution + 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:** 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion + 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 + 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 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

UPMC Muncy has a Surgical Technologist Opening Status: Casual/Per-Diem Hours: Typically 7am-3:30pm **Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer. ** Purpose: Work under the direct supervision of a Clinician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures in a specific service. Coordinates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper use and availability for quality patient service. Work under the direct supervision of a Clinician and the Director to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive procedures. Perform advanced tasks on a regular basis in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Work on complex surgical procedures within at least three surgical specialties. Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; pass instruments, sponge and sutures 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, grafting materials, and recording patient data. Accountable for instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper use and availability for quality patient service. Must have 24/7 accountability in 1 or more of the following specialties: Cardiac Surgery (including Heart Transplant), Neurosurgery, Thoracic Lung Transplant, Transplant (Liver/Kidney), Trauma (General). Responsibilities: + 1 - Surgeon views as exceptionally qualified2 . Able to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout the case and work side by side efficiently3. Able to precept others in specialty colleges4. Scrub, secure additional supplies as required, maintain asepsis in the Operating Room, select and sterilize instruments, set up for surgical procedures, hand the surgeon instruments and sutures, store equipment and instruments.5. Coordinate day to day supervision of the surgical technicians. Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues. Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.6 - 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.7 - 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. Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.8 - During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Under the supervision of the surgeon hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.9 - Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. + 10 - Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.11 - Serve as a resource to other staff members. Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.12 - Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.13 - Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.14 - Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.15 - Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for all repairs, ordering and maintenance of supplies, equipment, lasers and instrumentation related to the specialty service. Assist the Clinician in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures.16 - Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborates with the surgeons, specialty team members and other departments. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in implementation.17 - An in-depth knowledge related to a specific surgical specialty or a broad knowledge of many specialties. Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. 4 years of current Operating Room experience required. Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialists, must have 24/7 accountability in 1 or more of the following specialties: Cardiac Surgery (including Heart Transplant), Neurosurgery, Thoracic Lung Transplant, Transplant (Liver/Kidney), Trauma (General). Must be a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation. 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. Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) required. + 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

UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Part-Time Surgical Technologist! is a Days with Rotation shift and requires a holiday rotation, no weekends. is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! * $6,000 1-2 years of experience for a 2-year commitment * $7,500 2+ years of experience for a 2-year commitment * $8,500 1-2 years of experience for a 3-year commitment * $12,500 2+ years of experience for a 3-year commitment **Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer. ** 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: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + 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.,NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe 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 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).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. + 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

UPMC Jameson is hiring a full-time Surgical Tech First Assist to join the Operating Room Team! This full-time role will work day shift, 8- hour or 10-hour shift lengths. This position will have rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements. This a regionalized position that will travel between UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley. Candidates with surgical experience, CST, and FA certification are encouraged to apply! We are currently offering NEW STARTING RATES AND SIGN-ON BONUSES for all full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience. Don't miss out - Apply today! 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $10,000 3-year commitment: $12,000 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment: $12,000 3-year commitment: $17,000 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment: $15,000 3-year commitment: $25,000 **Purpose:** The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the Certified Surgical First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Certified Surgical First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Responsible for performing a variety of procedures or may specialize in a surgical specialty where appropriate. Performs responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist as needed or required. **Responsibilities:** + 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. + Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborates with the surgeons, specialty team members and other departments. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in implementation. + 3. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasisA. Permanent(1) Clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue(2) Tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue(3) Applying hemostatic clips(4) Placing local hemostatic agents + Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for all repairs, ordering and maintenance of supplies, equipment, lasers and instrumentation related to the specialty service. Assist the Clinician in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures. + Competencies will include the following:(1) Fracture tables(2) Head stabilizers(3) Body stabilizers(4) C-arm extensions(5) Any other equipment neededG. Upon completion of the procedure, the patient shall be evaluated for anypossible damage from positioning which will include assessment of theskin. The abnormal condition shall be reported to the surgeon andtreatment and documentation shall be carried out. + Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment. + 2. Providing visualization of the operative site by the following:A. Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without paddingB. Packing with spongesC. Digital manipulation of tissueD. Suctioning, irrigating, or spongingE. Manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures) F. Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon?s view + 1. Positioning the patientA. The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the bestexposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant will carry outthis order. Consideration will be given to the patient?s comfort and safety.B. Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, andaxillary region.C. Circulation shall not be impaired. (A tourniquet may be required for someprocedures.) D. Nerve damage shall be guarded against.E. The temperature of the patient should be discussed with the anesthesiapersonnel and methods employed to maintain the desired temperaturerange.F. The surgical assistant shall be familiar with common positions related tothe surgical procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary toprovide the position. + Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon?s directive. Be familiar with different sutures and suturing techniques to provide desired outcome. + Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation. + A. Utilizing running or interrupted sutures with absorbable or nonabsorbablematerial of wound layers, including muscle and fascia.B. Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skinclosure stripsC. Closing skin with method per surgeon?s directive (suture, staples, etcD. Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic per surgeon?sdirective + B. Temporary(1) Applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of theindications/contraindications for use with knowledge of sideeffects of extended use(2) Applying vessel loops(3) Applying noncrushing clamps(4) Applying direct digital pressure4. Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate5. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes + 6. Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including the following:A. Liquid or spray occlusive materialsB. Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.C. Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid)7. Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist ProgramCurrent certification as a Certified First Assist (CFA through the National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants)3 years of current Operating Room experience preferred Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialists with 1 year experience in selected specialty desired.Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed. Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures performed. Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.Ability to anticipate and recognize physician?s needs and changes that requires unplanned or unanticipated interventions and responds appropriately **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Cert Surgical TechnicianCert First Assist through NBSTSA or ABSA to be obtained within one year of hire/transfer date Basic Life Support (BLS) for Heathcare Providers + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Surgical First Assist + 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**

Join Our OR Team at UPMC Community Osteopathic! UPMC Community Osteopathic is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our dedicated operating room team. This position is primarily day shift including weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements. In this role, you will support the surgical team by preparing and maintaining a sterile operating environment, passing instruments, sponges, and sutures during procedures, assisting with equipment setup and room turnover, managing special trays and graft materials, and ensuring operating rooms are properly stocked and ready for use. You may also be responsible for documenting patient-related data during procedures. Whether you're an experienced surgical technologist or just beginning your career, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with UPMC. We offer a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on experience and commitment, along with strong career advancement opportunities. _*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title based on experience and education._ Apply today and take the next step in your surgical career at UPMC Community Osteopathic! Responsibilities: + Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. + Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. + During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. + Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. + Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. + After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room. + Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. + Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. + Entry level job 0-2 years' experience. + 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. + NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe 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 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).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. + 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