Surgical Technologist II (Casual)- Surgery Center

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job scrubs and assists surgeon on surgical procedures involving all age groups; works under the direction of the professional registered nurse. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the entra-operative phase. Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (35%) Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (35%) Assists with the preparation of the surgical suite. (15%) Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals. (10%) Performs sponge, needle and instrument count. (5%) 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. 3-5 years’ specialty experience. Preferred None 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