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Allegheny Health Network

Surgical Technologist Chief- Forbes Hospital

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$50,948 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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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 HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice