UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA, is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join the Surgical Services Team! This full-time role will work daylight Monday through Friday with on call required. Holiday and weekend on call is required. This is a regionalized position traveling between UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley and UPMC Jameson.

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

We are currently offering NEW STARTING RATES AND SIGN-ON BONUSESfor 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. Don't miss out - Apply today!

0-1 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $5,000
3-year commitment: $7,000

1-2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $7,000
3-year commitment: $10,000

2 years of experience:

2-year commitment: $10,000
3-year commitment: $15,000

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Purpose:
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:

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• 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.