Surgical Technologist Chief

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates changes to physician preference list and assures that team members are aware of changes. (25%)

• Maintains the inventory for the service area assigned. (20%)

• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (15%)

• Orients new team members to assigned service area. Directs the work of lower level surgical technicians. (15%)

• Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (15%)

• Scrubs in prescribed manner, hands physician instruments required during surgery. (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.

Preferred

• 3 years surgical scrub specialty experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following:

  • Education and Certification: Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification (CST, TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted.

  • Pre-existing Employment: Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020.

• CPR – American Heart Association

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