Surgical Technologist Chief- Forbes Hospital

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 Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice