What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist (L&D) position at UPMC?
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.
Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on their years of experience!
**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education**
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full Time Surgical Technologist to support the Labor and Delivery Department in UPMC Lititz.
This is a FT, night shift role, weekend requirements every other weekend and every other holiday. 50% PCT work when not in OR for C-sections
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
- Patient Care Duties:
- Functions as a scrub technician in Labor and Delivery surgeries.
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Provides personal hygiene for patients.
- Collects specimens following protocol.
- Performs bedside glucose testing.
- Records and reports accurate vital signs promptly.
- Communicates patient information to the healthcare team.
- Assists patients with mobility and comfort.
- Demonstrates competency in age-specific procedures.
- Clerical Duties:
- Communicates patient information to health team members using information systems.
- Serves as a resource for operating procedures.
- Maintains accurate patient records.
- Organizes the work area.
- Provides courteous reception to patients and visitors.
- Handles telephone calls and collates charts.
- Files prenatal records.
- Manages equipment appropriately.
- Environment and Supplies:
- Maintains and cleans patient equipment.
- Cleans patient rooms according to guidelines.
- Stocks patient care areas with supplies.
- Ensures patient safety and responds to emergencies.
- Maintains a clean patient environment.
- Refers patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
- Uses proper body mechanics.
- Performs assigned quality checks.
- Customer Service:
- Demonstrates customer awareness and treats individuals with respect.
- Is receptive to questions and criticism.
- Shows genuine concern and empathy.
- Consistently performs duties courteously.
- Secondary Duties:
- Assists with patient transportation and specimen labeling.
- Transports equipment between departments.
- Empowered Team Member:
- Communicates effectively with all personnel.
- Collaborates with the Patient Care Team.
- Prioritizes patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and 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.
- 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.
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
- After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
- 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.
- Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
