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Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW:This job 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
One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:
Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. - OR-
Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 - OR-
Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020
CPR – American Heart Association
Preferred
1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
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