Surgical Technologist I
Company: Allegheny Health Network
Location: Wexford
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL
OVERVIEW:This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for
patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite
with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)Utilizes proper
aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows
policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)Assists with
preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the
surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site.
(20%)Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and
patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon
preference materials. (20%)Performs sponge, needle, and instrument
count. (10%)Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost
effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)Performs
other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONS:MinimumOne 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.Surgical Technologist (ST)
hired after 12/29/2020 must:Successfully complete a Surgical
Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally
recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain
a surgical technologist certification from an accredited
certification program (including military completed programs).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required within
6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. ORBe
employed to practice surgical technology by the health care
facility on or before December 29, 2020 ORBeen 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 December 29, 2020Preferred1-3 years of Surgical
Technologist experience.Disclaimer: The job description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and
responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job
title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do
this job.Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical
and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the
code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job
responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information,
cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that
must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all
employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of
Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as
all data security guidelines established within the Company's
Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security
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with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is
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