surgical technician

CommonSpirit Health

<div>Job Summary and Responsibilities<div> 
As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care. 
 
Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety. 
 
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.</div><ul><li>
Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment</li><li>
Use of unit specific equipment</li><li>
Good telephone and communication skills</li><li>
Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices</li></ul>
Job Requirements<div>
Required</div><ul><li>
Graduation from a surgical technologist program through an approved school or the military, upon hire</li><li>
Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire and</li><li>
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire</li></ul><div>
#hellosurgicaltechs</div>
Where You'll Work<div> 
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI&trade;, CMS, Healthgrades&reg;, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.</div> 
Pay Range 
$27.97 - $41.60 /hour</div>

Cardiovascular Surgical Technician

NavitasPartners

<div>Title: Certified Surgical Technician 
Location: New York, NY (10003) 
Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week | 7.5 Hours/Day | 5 Days/Week

Duration: 13 Weeks
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Job Summary</h3>

The Certified Surgical Technician provides surgical assistance to residents and attending physicians in an oral surgery clinic and dental ambulatory operating/procedure room. This role supports clinical procedures by ensuring proper preparation, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting during surgeries.
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Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Escort patients to the surgical area, screen patients prior to procedures, and review medical records to confirm treatment plans and completeness of documentation</li>
<li>Provide continuous &ldquo;four-handed&rdquo; assistance to clinicians during procedures</li>
<li>Clean and disinfect countertops, mayo stands, and equipment prior to setup</li>
<li>Prepare and organize sterile instruments, surgical trays, and equipment for procedures</li>
<li>Take radiographs as requested before, during, and after procedures</li>
<li>Restock cabinets and maintain inventory of medical and surgical supplies</li>
<li>Assist chair-side by monitoring patient vitals, suctioning, and passing instruments and medications</li>
<li>Remove instruments and equipment post-procedure and properly dispose of medical waste</li>
<li>Respond effectively in emergency situations</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>NBSTSA-certified Surgical Technologist (CST)</li>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li>
<li>Dental Assistant Certification required</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience required; 5 years preferred</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Education</h3>
<ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s Degree required</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Language Requirement</h3>
<ul><li>English (Speak, Read, Write)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Experience in oral surgery / ambulatory OR setting required 
</li>
<li>Ability to maintain sterile technique and follow strict infection control protocols 
</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment 
</li>
<li>Must be able to respond effectively to emergencies 
</li>
<li>Experience supporting surgical residents and attending physicians required</li>
</ul>
For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.</div>

Certified Surgical Technician - CST 0410 PK#01

Mount Sinai Health System

<div>Description
The Per Diem O.R.Technician is an individual with knowledge and expertise in operating room technology. This employee is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsibilities
1. Perform &quot;scrub&quot; assignment according to established guidelines:
a. Apply principles and practices of asepsis.
b. Perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.
c. Set up sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to type of operation.
d. Assist in draping of patient and operative area according to need.
e. Assist and anticipate needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress.
f. Observe patient and be ready for emergencies.
g. Maintain correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure.
h. Maintain and monitor aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination.
i. Assist in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy.
j. Assist in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems.
k. Assist in moving patient using Perioperative Services approved transfer device.
l. Discard soiled materials in appropriate receptacle, places approved instruments for reprocessing in the appropriate reprocessing bin; decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed.
2. Assist the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines.
a. Assemble and make available all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure.
b. Provide special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed.
c. Observe and protect patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment.
d. Position patient; adjust table and accessories, as required for procedure. Follow OSHA and MSH P&amp;P/guidelines by using appropriate PPE in the surgical suite.
e. Prepare operative area and assist in draping as directed.
f. Assist scrub nurse in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and report discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse.
g. Complete operative count and related records accurately, legibly following established P&amp;P.
h. Observe personnel in the room continuously, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly.
i. Maintain and care for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage.
j. Assist in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed.
k. Assist in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure.
3. Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery, within the following limitations:
a. Mix medicated solution at the sterile field, only under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse dispensing the medication.
i. Label all medications that are not already labeled, for example medicines in syringes, cups and basins when Not for immediate patient use by the original preparer and/or if the medication is to be handed off to another provider for administration.
ii. All such medications (i.e. syringes, cups) must be labeled with the following information:
iii. Patient Name &amp; DOB; Name of Medication; Strength; Dose; Date; Time and RN initial.
iv. Medications must be labeled with a hand written or pre-printed label.
b. Show medication label to person administering the medication.
c. Save all medication vials and/or ampoules until patient leaves the room.
d. Announce in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication.
e. Do not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Have Registered Professional Nurse dispense these drugs to the physician.
f. Perform functions to assist in meeting operational needs:
i. Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed.
ii. Assist CNM by notifying of changes in par levels
iii. Assist CNM by notifying any changes in instrumentation or equipment specific to the unit
iv. Assist in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in organized.
v. Assist in updating preference cards as needed
g. Supports in the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
h. Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.
i. Demonstrates a humanistic kind and caring attitude.
j. Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental police.
k. Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.
l. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
m. Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure and guidelines.
n. Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights.
Qualifications<ul>
<li>High School diploma required.</li><li>
Courses in operating room technology, science, biology and chemistry preferred.</li><li>
Prefer experience in operating room setting.</li><li>
Certification in Operating Room Technology preferred.</li></ul> 
Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion 

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai&rsquo;s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. 

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. 

About the Mount Sinai Health System: 

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time &mdash; discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients&rsquo; medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high &quot;Honor Roll&quot; status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Children&rsquo;s Hospitals&rdquo; ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country&rsquo;s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek&rsquo;s &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s Best Smart Hospitals&rdquo; ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. 

Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50 - $50 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.</div>

Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room Tech - Mount Sinai Hospital -PER DIEM

<div>Description
The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsibilities
1. Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure
2. Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need
3. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies
4. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination
5. Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed
6. Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines
7. Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed
8. Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment.
9. Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed.
10. Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly
11. Observes personnel in the room constantly, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage.
12. Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure
13. Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery.
14. Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication
15. Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, hires newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
16. Demonstrates accountability for our practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures
17. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development.
18. Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines
19. Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms.
20. Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas.
21. Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets
Qualifications<ul>
<li>High School diploma required. Graduation from Certified CST Training Program.</li><li>
Prefer experience in operating room setting.</li><li>
Certification in Operating Room Technology required.</li></ul> 
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BDN - Operating Room Suite - WST, Mount Sinai West
Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion 

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai&rsquo;s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. 

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. 

About the Mount Sinai Health System: 

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time &mdash; discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients&rsquo; medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high &quot;Honor Roll&quot; status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Children&rsquo;s Hospitals&rdquo; ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country&rsquo;s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek&rsquo;s &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s Best Smart Hospitals&rdquo; ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. 

Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.2277 - $59.5606 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.</div>

Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Split Shift - 11am - 7pm

Lexington Health

<div>Labor &amp; Delivery
 
Full Time 
PM/N Shift 
7p-7a 


Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News &amp; World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. 


Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state&rsquo;s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer&rsquo;s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h2>
</div><div>
The surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse and medical staff to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician&rsquo;s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Qualifications</h2>
</div><div>
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent 
Minimum Years of Experience: None. 
Substitutable Education &amp; Experience: None. 
Required Certifications/Licensure: National Certification through NBSTSA. Other certifications acceptable based on HR Recruitment policy; 
 
CPR Certification. 
Required Training: Completion of a recognized vocational or hospital based Operating Room Technician course or its equivalent
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Functions</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Performs assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of a designated Registered Nurse, and works under the direction of the surgeon for procedural related tasks.</li>
<li>Assesses and anticipates needed supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures, the need for comfort and safety measures for individual patients, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon to expedite the procedure by passing instruments, sponges and sutures.</li>
<li>Prepares operating room according to a particular surgical procedure with the assistance of other personnel in accordance with procedures for disinfection of furniture and equipment.</li>
<li>Exercises proper sterile technique, opens and arranges sterile field in accordance with accepted protocol for each surgical procedure to be performed, both routine and special procedures.</li>
<li>Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently, charges for and assures replacement of medical &amp; surgical supplies. Daily and periodically checks, restocks, and inventories supplies (checks, rotates dated items and reorders supplies as assigned or as needed for surgery and otherproecudures within their unit)</li>
<li>Assures that all items used are replaced in inventory, charged for and reported to the circulator of the case.</li>
<li>Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step-by-step process for the specific surgical procedure.</li>
<li>Assists in performing and documenting equipment, drug and environmental checks as required by administrative and unit specific policies and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Follows appropriate Infection Control policies and procedures. Displays knowledge of decontamination, packaging and sterilization of instrumentation and supplies.</li>
<li>.Working with the circulating nurse and anesthesia personnel, assists in positioning the patient on the operating table, prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the operative site, drapes, or assists in draping the patient, at the request of the surgeon. When necessary, assists the anesthesiologist or anesthetist during administration of anesthetic.</li>
<li>Under the direction of the surgeon performs such duties as holding retractors, suction, clamping vessels, and applying dressings, etc. Acts as a surgeon&rsquo;s first or second assistant in the absence of the surgeon&rsquo;s first assistant within their realm of practice (except suturing, injecting medications and cutting tissue).</li>
<li>Upon completion of the surgery, assists in moving the patient off the operating table onto the stretcher and transporting to the recovery room.</li>
<li>Assists in clearing the operating room for the next procedure including appropriate disposal of contaminated linen and waste, cleaning instruments when necessary and disinfecting equipment.</li>
<li>Participates in counts with the circulating nurse to assure that all counts are correct.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Collaborates with the Associate Care Manager/Registered Nurse to continuously update the nursing plan of care and recommends interventions to meet identified patient goals.</li>
<li>Evaluates and recommends updates to surgeon preference cards and notifies appropriate personnel of needed changes.</li>
<li>Labels drugs on the field. Prepares labels and verifies specimens according to protocol and surgeons preference.</li>
<li>Uses proper documentation related to sterilization procedures. Signs/verifies initials on instrument count sheet and signs preference list when pulling of case is completed.</li>
<li>Identify educational needs for self and participate in peer review as requested.</li>
<li>Precepts new staff and student populations sharing knowledge of procedures to enhance learning.</li>
<li>Coordinating treatments and procedures to facilitate cost effective patient care.</li>
<li>Collaborates with the appropriate HCTM&rsquo;s for the acquisition of necessary supplies/equipment.</li>
<li>Demonstrates accountability for patient care environment including the reporting of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance of instrumentation and matters of patient safety.</li>
<li>Reports pertinent patient information to Associate Care Manager/Registered Nurse involved in patient care.</li>
<li>Answers the telephone with appropriate telephone etiquette, posts cases for surgeons, takes and relays messages.</li>
<li>Acts as a liaison to sterile processing and participates in Performance Improvement activities.</li>
<li>Contributes to the development and revision of standards/policies as needs are identified.</li>
<li>Identifies and utilizes information from monitors and research to effect changes in practice.</li>
<li>Maintains a working knowledge of emergency protocol in the event of a disaster in the operating room, emergency procedure and surgical set-ups necessary to manage an emergency.</li>
<li>CST Robotic First Assist Role Specific to Robotics Only &ndash;
<ul><li>Certified Surgical Technologists with additional specialized education or training may function as first/surgical assistants to the surgeon at the operating table in those situations or facilities where more completely trained assistants are not available. Practice privileges and competencies of those acting as robotic first assistants must be based upon review of specific training for each type of robotic device utilized at LMC.</li>
<li>Preoperative - The CST robotic first assist role must demonstrate the training, knowledge and skills to prepare the robotic components, instruments and accessories for surgery.</li>
<li>Intraoperative - The CST robotic first assist role has the knowledge and skills to assist the surgeon in performing robotic procedures that ensure the safety of the patient and surgical team. The CST must have the knowledge and skills to identify and work with the team to troubleshoot robotic equipment malfunctions. The CST will assist the team in responding to patient complications including conversion to an open procedure.</li>
<li>Post Procedure - The CST is responsible for the initial decontamination of the robotic instrumentation and accessory items.</li>
</ul></li><li>Surgical Technologists in Labor and Delivery will perform secretarial functions within the labor and delivery setting to include the maintenance of patient records, ordering of lab work, transcription of physician orders, ordering of supplies and other assigned clerical duties.</li>
<li>Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div>We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
<ul>
<li>Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits</li>
<li>Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)</li>
<li>Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.</li>
<li>Employer paid life insurance &ndash; equal to 1x salary</li>
<li>Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary</li>
<li>Adoption assistance</li>
<li>LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Student loan forgiveness</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer 
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee&rsquo;s desires and abilities and the hospital&rsquo;s needs.</div>

Surgical Technologist Cert.

UPMC

<div><div>Join UPMC Shadyside&rsquo;s Oncology Team on 4 Main!
UPMC Shadyside is hiring a casual Patient Care Technician who is enrolled in nursing school to join their team in the Surgical Oncology unit 4 Main! As a Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care.
Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.
About UPMC Shadyside 4 Main:
4 Main encompasses patients who are recovering from post-surgical procedures for the treatment of life-altering cancers. These surgical procedures include cytoreductive (debulking) surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy treatment, Whipple procedures, colon resections, liver resections, and other abdominal/rectal procedures.
4 Main employees are expected to be exposed to many different types of tubes and drains that our patients experience in their post-surgical phase. These drains include (but are not limited to) wound vacs, ileostomies, colostomies, feeding tubes, Jackson Pratt (JP) drains, pigtail catheters, and chest tubes.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Direct Patient Care: Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision. Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement &amp; removal, I&amp;O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC &amp; PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.</li><li>
Environmental Maintenance: Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Changing bed linens, ensuring the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keeping the unit tidy.</li><li>
Supplies &amp; Equipment Management: Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment. Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.</li><li>
Communication &amp; Collaboration: Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships. Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.</li><li>
Documentation &amp; Compliance: Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks. Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.</li><li>
Continuous Improvement: Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.</li><li>
Emergency Response &amp; Companionship: Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.</li></ul>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job</div><div><ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Must also have either:<ul><li>
1 year of experience</li><li>
Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical
 
rotation</li><li>
Completion of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a health sciences field.
</li></ul></li><li>Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class or basic information system training.</li><li>
Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.</li><li>
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse</li></ul>
Licensure/Certification:<ul><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.</li><li>
Act 34</li></ul>
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</div></div>

Casual Patient Care Technician (Nursing Student) - Surgical Oncology (4 Main)

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 Purpose:
 
 
 
 Performs a variety of duties related to and involving the processing and preparing of room, equipment and supplies for the patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Maintains anesthesia supplies and drugs by establishing inventory levels; requisitioning supplies and drugs; restocking supply and drug inventories
 
 
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 Efficiently transports gas machines and other anesthesia equipment and supplies to and from outside of Operating Room off-site locations.
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 Assist with offsite anesthesia cases.
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 Retrieves, carries, and appropriately distributes necessary medications to the Anesthesiologist, CRNA, or PA for the preparation or care of a patient for anesthesia.
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 Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
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 Disassemble, decontaminate and sterilize anesthesia equipment and supplies. Report equipment problems to Chief Anesthesia Technician.
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 Retrieve and appropriately distributes the equipment necessary to prepare a patient for anesthesia. This includes specialty equipment for invasive lines and monitoring, difficult airway, and pediatric procedures.
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 Appropriately stocks the carts and surgical suites with the required supplies as outlined on the anesthesia surgical suite stock par list.
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 Operate Blood Cell Saver.
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 Participate in turning over rooms assuring minimal downtime between cases.
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 Maintains equipment by preparing, testing, and setting up a variety of anesthetic equipment for surgical use; troubleshooting equipment for problems or repairs; performing preventative maintenance and routine cleaning.
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 Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines; assembling necessary drugs, syringes, needles; opening prepackaged sterile trays.
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 Assist with the pre, intra and post-operative placement of invasive monitoring lines, such as arterial, venous, and PA catheters.
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 Assists in the delivery of blood samples to the lab and retrieval of blood products.
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 Does Point of Care (POC) diagnostic laboratory assays/testing procedures, after an initial approved competency has been completed.
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 Maintains an adequate supply of all stock items in work room and keeps the work room clean and in an orderly condition.
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 Assists with lines and specialty room set-ups.
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 Assist with difficult airway management.
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 Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
 
 
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 High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of anesthesia, emergency/medical or related experience required or Graduate from an accredited Anesthesia Tech school or program required
 
 
 
 Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 
 
 
 ASATT Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) preferred
 
 
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 Act 34
 
 
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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 
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Anesthesia Technician

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