Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Company: UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Full-Time Surgical Technologist
Location: UPMC Hamot - Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Surgical Technologist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab team at UPMC Hamot. In this role, you will assist the surgical team in performing a variety of tasks in the operating room, ensuring sterile environments and supporting the surgeon and surgical assistants during procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with cardiac procedures and be able to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.

We are currently offering 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.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Operative Duties:
  • Prepare the operating room by setting up sterile surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile solutions.
  • Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, ensuring all necessary instruments are available and functional.
  • Ensure patient safety by performing necessary preoperative tasks such as preparing the patient (washing, shaving, ensuring aseptic incision sites), transporting the patient to the operating room, and positioning them on the operating table.
  • Intra-Operative Support:
    • Pass surgical instruments, sponges, sutures, and other sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistants in an efficient and timely manner.
    • Assist with retraction, cutting sutures, sponging, or suctioning the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon.
    • Count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments to ensure none are left behind.
    • Assist with handling special trays, graft materials, and recording patient data during surgery.
    • Post-Operative Duties:
      • Help with the transfer of patients to the recovery room.
      • Clean and restock the operating room in preparation for the next procedure.
      • Dispose of specimens appropriately and assist with the preparation and application of dressings.
      • Ensure the operating room is ready for the next case, maintaining a sterile environment at all times.
      • Team Collaboration:
        • Assist the surgical team in donning sterile gowns and gloves.
        • Support the surgical team in maintaining a safe, clean, and sterile environment throughout the procedure.
        • Demonstrate alertness to safety, explosive hazards, and aseptic technique to prevent infection and maintain patient safety. We Offer:
          • Competitive salary and benefits package.
          • Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education.
          • A supportive, collaborative work environment focused on patient care excellence. If you are passionate about surgical technology and want to make a meaningful difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
            
            If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
            
            To connect, simply send an email to , and we'll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.
            • Education and Certification:
              • Must have completed a program sponsored by a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification;
              • OR have completed an appropriate military training program;
              • OR maintain certification from an accredited program;
              • OR was employed as a surgical technologist (surg tech) in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020);
              • OR was employed as a surg tech in another healthcare facility within two years prior to the effective date (12/27/2020).
              • Note: Staff employed as a surg tech by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date (12/27/2020) or employed in a similar role at another healthcare facility within two years of this date are grandfathered and not required to have certification.
              • Continuing Education Requirements:
                • Must comply 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.
                • 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:
                  Access to medications is limited to the distribution of medication to the nurse.
                • New Graduates:
                  New graduates of a program sponsored by a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for up to six months prior to certification but must obtain certification within six months of program completion.
                • Entry-Level Experience:
                  Entry-level job with 0-2 years of experience. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
                  • CPR: Certification 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 in Surgery-Certified (TSC) certification required within 6 months of program completion.
                    • Exception: Healthcare facilities may employ individuals who have not yet met certification requirements if a thorough and diligent effort to recruit certified surgical technologists is made, documented, and retained. This applies when the facility cannot meet staffing needs with certified surg techs. Certification Evidence:
                      The individual must provide evidence of maintaining surgical technologist certification from an accredited program or have been employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date of House Bill 81 (12/27/2020), or have been employed in a similar capacity in another healthcare facility within two years of the effective date.
                      
                      Required Certifications:
                      • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
                      • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery-Certified (TSC) Equal Opportunity Employer:
                        UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
                        
                        UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
                        
                        

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