SurgicalTechnologist/SEIU

## **Company :** Allegheny Health Network ## **Job Description :** **This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus based on your eligibility and experience.** **0-1 years of experience:** 2-year commitment: $10,000 3-year commitment: $12,000 **1-2 years of experience:** 2-year commitment: $10,000 3-year commitment: $17,000 **2 + years of experience:** 2-year commitment: $15,000 3-year commitment: $25,000 **GENERAL OVERVIEW** Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** * Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%) * Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%) * Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%) * Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%) * Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%) * Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%) * Performs other duties as assigned or required. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum** * Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following: * **_Education and Certification:_** Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted. * **_Pre-existing Employment:_** Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020. * CPR – American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. **Preferred** * One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred. **_Disclaimer:_**_The job description has been designed to indicate the gen