<h3>Job Description</h3>
Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! 
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UPMC Hamot is looking for a passionate surgical technologist to support the Cardiac Cath Lab! 
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We are currently offering SIGN-ON BONUSES for all full-time and part-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience.
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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 3+ years of experience: 2-year commitment $15,000; 3-year commitment $25,000
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Don't miss out - apply today!
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Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.
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Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. 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:
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<ul>\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.</li>
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<li>Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
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<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.</li>
\n
<li>Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites.</li>
\n
<li>May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.</li>
\n
<li>Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n</ul>
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If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!
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We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email <a href="mailto:morrisonlm2@upmc.edu" target="_blank">morrisonlm2@upmc.edu</a> to request Saturdays.
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 Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot 
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Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling
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<ul>\n
<li>\n</li>
</ul>
<ul>\n
<li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.</li>
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<li>2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties.\n
<ul>\n
<li>Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings.</li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
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<li>In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).\n
<ul>\n
<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.</li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
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<li>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., 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 a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.</li>
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<li>Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li>
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<li>Act 34</li>
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<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.</li>
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<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
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<li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) \n
<ul>\n
<li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion.</li>
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<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).</li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
\n</ul>
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

<h3>Job Description</h3>
UPMC Hamot's Operating Room has opportunities available for casual Surgical Technologists! We have a 17 suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between.  We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics.  You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country.  Join our life saving team!
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OR experience required for casual positions.
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Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.
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The Surgical Technologist will:
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<ul>\n
<li>Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team.</li>
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<li>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.</li>
\n
<li>During surgical procedures may be responsible for special trays, graft materials, and record patient data.
Responsibilities:</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n</ul>
PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020.
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020).   Exception:  A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility.  1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.  2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.</li>
\n</ul>
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Continuing education requirements:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.  For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li>
\n</ul>
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Experience:
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<ul>\n
<li>Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. </li>
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<li>Entry level job 0-2 years experience.</li>
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<li>Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. </li>
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<li>Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
\n</ul>
\n
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
\n
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
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<li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li>
\n</ul>
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours! 
We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email <a href="mailto:morrisonlm2@upmc.edu" target="_blank">morrisonlm2@upmc.edu</a> to request Saturdays.\n
 Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling
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Surgical Technologist- Operating Room (OR experience required for casual positions)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. 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:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n</ul>
<ul>\n
<li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
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<li>In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).</li>
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<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.</li>
\n
<li>Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li>
\n
<li>,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 a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li>
\n
<li>Certification for Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
\n
<li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).
</li>
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<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
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<li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)</li>
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<li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
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<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li>
\n</ul>
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Surgical Technologist, Int

<h3>Job Description</h3>
UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our team! \n \nWe are offering Sign-On Bonuses to eligible Surg Tech hires of up to $15,000 depending on level of experience and commitment term! \n \n\nBeing a Surg Tech at Mercy Same Day Surgery Center (SDSC) OR comes along with earning competitive wages, having an incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, and working with top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in heath care today! SDSC OR currently has 6 state of the art operating rooms. UPMC Mercy Pavilion | Pittsburgh, Pa.\n \nOur surgical specialties include Ophthalmology, ENT, Voice, and Ortho Upper &amp; Lower Extremity. Our team conducts mostly outpatient surgeries, and we also provide Retina coverage 24/7 on call for emergencies. UPMC Mercy is the only hospital in a 100-mile radius to perform Retina surgery.\n \nYou'll be joining a team of impressive, hardworking people. Two of the Surgical Techs on our team were recognized by the American Laryngology Society and were given a Presidential Citation in April 2022! \n \nFor scheduled cases, surgical hours are from daylight to early evening. Specifically, the schedule for SDSC OR is as follows:\n
<ul>\n
<li>\nMonday through Friday, Variable Daylight shifts:\n
<ul>\n
<li>(6:30am- 3:00pm)</li>
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<li>(8:30am- 5:00pm, until all scheduled cases are finished)</li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
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<li>Call starts at 3:00pm Monday- Friday until 6:30am the next day \n
<ul>\n
<li>Currently, typically called once every 8-10 weekdays </li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
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<li>Weekend Call starts 6:30am Saturday – Monday 6:30am\n
<ul>\n
<li>Currently, Weekend call is about once every 8-10 weekends </li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
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<li>Holiday call depends on where it falls during the week</li>
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<li>Only on call for emergency Eye cases</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nThe title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending upon years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.
Responsibilities:\n
<ul>\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge, or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n</ul>
Continuing education requirements:\n\n
<ul>\n\t
<li>\n\tCompliance 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.\n\t</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nSpecialty experience:  \n\n
<ul>\n\t
<li>\n\tSurgical 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.\n\t</li>
\n\t
<li>Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.\n\t
<ul>\n\t\t
<li>0-2 years’ experience for Surgical Technologist</li>
\n\t\t
<li>Recent &amp; upcoming graduates from an accredited Surg Tech Program are welcomed to apply!</li>
\n\t</ul>
\n\t</li>
\n\t
<li>Additional experience may qualify for Intermediate and Senior level titles.</li>
\n\t
<li>Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings.</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nCertification 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.\n\n \n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\n
<ul>\n\t
<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
\n\t
<li>Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal</li>
\n\t
<li>Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal</li>
\n\t
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance</li>
\n\t
<li>Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran\n\nIndividuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more. \n

Surgical Technologist - Pavilion / Same Day Surgery Center OR

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. 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.
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Shift information: Rotating Day/Evening shifts (7am-5:30pm, 9a-7:30pm, 3p-11:30pm). 32 hours per week. Varied shifts: 7:00 am- 5:30 pm, 1:00 pm-11:30 pm, mid-shifts. Call component and weekend/holiday rotations also required.
\nEligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on their years of experience! \n**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education*\n
Responsibilities:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n</ul>
<ul>\n
<li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
\n
<li>In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).</li>
\n
<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.</li>
\n
<li>Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.</li>
\n
<li>For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li>
\n
<li>NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157.</li>
\n
<li>A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li>
\n
<li>Certification for Surgical Technologist.</li>
\n
<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
\n
<li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification.</li>
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<li>New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).
</li>
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<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
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<li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)</li>
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<li>Act 34</li>
\n</ul>
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Are you interested in working at Magnet designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation… and we’re one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for patients through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.\n \nWe are hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our team in the Operating Room!\n \nThis role offers a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $25k! Don't miss out!\n \nFor more than a century we have been caring for women through all stages of their life with the traditional focus on gynecological services but have a wealth of other services to include a wide range of care for men too! Our specialties include Surgical-Oncology, Breast, Plastics-Reconstruction, Bariatrics, General, Vascular, Urology, Uro-gyne, GI service lines.\n \nAnnually we have about 15,000 surgeries with 14 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure rooms, and 1 Cysto room. The operating room also provides support to OB Operating Rooms as needed. We also offer Periop 101 training for new nurses under the direction of our on-site Operating Room Educator.\n \nApplicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.\n \nResponsibilities:\n
<ul>\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
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<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
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<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
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<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n</ul>
<ul>\n\t
<li>Continuing education requirements:\n\t
<ul>\n\t\t
<li>Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.  For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li>
\n\t</ul>
\n\t</li>
\n\t
<li>Specialty experience:  \n\t
<ul>\n\t\t
<li>Surgical specialties include but are not limited to general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
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<li>Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.</li>
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<li>0-2 years’ experience for Surgical Technologist\n\t
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<li>Recent and upcoming graduates from accredited Surg Tech programs are welcomed to apply!</li>
\n\t</ul>
\n\t</li>
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<li>Additional experience may qualify for Intermediate and Senior level titles.</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\n
<ul>\n\t
<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
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<li>Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal</li>
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<li>Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal</li>
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<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance</li>
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<li>Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</li>
\n</ul>
\n\nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran\n\nIndividuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more. \n

Surgical Technologist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
UPMC KANE Surgical Technician Casual Status
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:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n</ul>
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 hireCertification 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. Act 31 mandated reporter within 90 days of hire or transfer
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) </li>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) </li>
<li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) </li>
<li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal </li>
<li>Act 33 with renewal </li>
<li>Act 34 with renewal </li>
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li>
<li>OAPSA </li>
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</ul>

Surgical Tech. PRN

<h3>Job Description</h3>
As a Surgical Technologist at UPMC, you will find a generous Sign-On Bonus for this role:•    2 year commitment with 0-1 years of exp = 5,000 •    2 year commitment with 1-2 years of exp = $7,000         •    2 year commitment with 2+ years of exp = $10,000         •    3 year commitment with 0-1 years of exp = $7,000         •    3 year commitment with 1-2 years of exp = $10,000         •    3 year commitment with 2+ years of exp = $15,000
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UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Weekend Surgical Technologist to join their team that will support the Operating Room! 
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UPMC Presbyterian’s OR is a Level 1 Trauma and Transplant Operating Room that has 46 ORs and 10 specialty service lines. It is an exciting and fast paced environment where learning never stops! While a weekend position may appeal to many caregivers, it is an ideal fit for individuals who are seeking greater work-life balance, whether it applies to continuing education, child care, family needs, or other professional pursuits! Considered full-time status at 24 hours per week, Weekend Surgical Technologist receive full-time benefits. Weekend Surg Techs make a 20% differential on their base rate for all Weekend hours worked!
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Applicants without prior OR Surgical Technologist experience will need to be available for weekday training until capable to move to weekends. It can take up to 6 months to fully orient in the OR for an inexperienced candidate.  
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Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Surgical Technologist Career Ladder, based on their individual experience.
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Responsibilities
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n</ul>
\n\n\n
<ul>\n
<li>\n
<ul>\n
<li>1 year of current surgical technician experience is required.</li>
\n
<li>Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties required. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings.</li>
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<li>Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
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<li>Current employees must have a performance rating of Solid/Strong/Good to enter the program, and all employees must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good rating to remain in the program.</li>
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<li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/28/2020: In addition to that 1 year of prior experience-\n
<ul>\n
<li>Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification</li>
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<li>OR Has completed appropriate military training program</li>
\n
<li>OR Maintains certification from accredited program</li>
\n
<li>OR Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020)</li>
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<li>OR Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020). </li>
\n</ul>
\n</li>
\n
<li>Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.</li>
\n</ul>
\n
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Certification for Surgical Technologist Preferred.</li>
\n
<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
\n
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
\n
<li>Act 34 </li>
\n</ul>
\n
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).
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
\n\n</li>
\n</ul>

Surgical Technologist (Weekend Program)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
The 3-time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room.  We are offering Sign-On Bonuses to eligible Surgical Technologist candidates:
\n\n\n\nTerm\nAmount\nRequirement\n\n\n\n\n2 Year\n$10,000 \n0-1 years of experience\n\n\n2 Year\n$12,000 \n1-2 years of experience\n\n\n2 Year\n$15,000 \n2+ years of experience\n\n\n3 Year\n$12,000 \n0-1 years of experience\n\n\n3 Year\n$17,000 \n1-2 years of experience\n\n\n3 Year\n$25,000 \n2+ years of experience\n\n\n\n

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The title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending on years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.
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Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties.  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.
\n
Responsibilities:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n</ul>
<ul>\n
<li>\n
High school diploma or equivalent required.  
\n</li>
\n
<li>\n
Scrub Technician program/course or a related science or Health Science program/course is required or previous experience as an OR Tech may be substituted.  
\n</li>
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<li>\n
Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military, preferred.  
\n</li>
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<li>\n
0-2 years experience.  
\n</li>
\n
<li>\n
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. 
\n</li>
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<li>\n
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
\n
NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/2015
7. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:
(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;
(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and
(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology.
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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.
\n</li>
\n</ul>
\n
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
\n
<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
\n
<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
\n
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li>
\n</ul>
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PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020. 2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).   Exception:  A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility.  1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.  2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs. Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.  For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.
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Licensure &amp; Certifications
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Certification for Surgical Technologist.  CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:  Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception:  A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility.  (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.  2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).

Surgical Technologist *UPMC St. Margaret*

<h3>Job Description</h3>
We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for Surgical Technologist positions! The amount of the sign-n bonus is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience. 
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We are hiring full time Surgical Technologists to support our Operating Room. UPMC Shadyside’s Operating Room (OR) serves patients through various surgical specialties including neuro, cardiac, ortho, vascular, urology, plastics, thoracis, robotics, and more! We do see a heavy oncology patient population. We are a 24-bed OR and we see over 60 cases per day. We are currently transitioning to a self-scheduling model to offer our staff greater work-life balance, and we boast a limited surgical schedule on the weekends. Our OR is a very team-centered department- we are one big team that helps each other out! You will work mostly days with rotational shifts for call, weekends, evenings and holidays.
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Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education. 
\n
Purpose: Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, performs advanced tasks on a regular basis in an Operating Room that assist the surgical team. Works on complex surgical procedures within at least 2 surgical specialties. 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:
\n
<ul>\n
<li>After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.</li>
\n
<li>Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.</li>
\n
<li>Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.</li>
\n
<li>Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.</li>
\n
<li>Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.</li>
\n
<li>Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.</li>
\n
<li>Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.</li>
\n
<li>During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.</li>
\n</ul>
<ul>\n
<li>PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties.\n
<ul>\n
<li>Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li>
\n
<li>In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).</li>
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<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.,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.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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<li>Certification for Surgical Technologist.</li>
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<li>CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire</li>
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<li>Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion:</li>
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<li>Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification.</li>
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<li>New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion.</li>
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<li>Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).</li>
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<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
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<li>Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)</li>
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<li>Act 34</li>
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