Surgical Technologist, Sr.

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

West Mifflin, PA

Join UPMC West Mifflin Ambulatory Surgery Center as a Full-Time Surgical Technologist and be part of a high-performing, patient-focused team where your skills truly make an impact.

Earn up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus and take advantage of UPMC’s career ladder opportunities to grow your career in surgical services
Predictable weekday schedule — Monday through Friday with rotating 8 or 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM start; 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM end)
Enjoy work-life balance with no weekends, no holidays, no call, and no off-shifts
Self-scheduling model that gives you flexibility and control over your schedule
Free parking for added convenience
Work in a busy 4-OR ambulatory surgery center alongside a collaborative, supportive team
Gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, including GI, orthopedic, sports medicine, hand/upper extremity, women’s health, general and breast, ENT, and minor plastics/vascular
Play a key role in supporting surgeons and nursing staff, ensuring efficient surgical flow and excellent patient care

This is an ideal opportunity for a team-oriented, flexible Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is looking to grow within a respected, innovative health system.

Responsibilities:

Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
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.
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.
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.
Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.
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.
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.
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.
Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
An in-depth knowledge related to a specific surgical specialty or a broad knowledge of many specialties.
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.
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.
Serve as a resource to other staff members. Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.

Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
3 years of current Operating Room experience required.
Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialists with 1 year experience in selected specialty desired. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
GI & SPD experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire