Part-Time Surgical Technologist - UPMC South Surgery Center

UPMC is hiring a Part-Time Surgical Technologist to join their South Surgery Center in Bethel Park! UPMC South Surgery Center is a 4 OR surgery center that operates Monday through Friday - no weekends, no holidays, no call. We perform primarily orthopedic procedures with 2 days a month being breast oncology. We are a fast-paced center with many opportunities for career ladder growth

This position will scrub in all ortho cases and also cross train to central sterile. The Surgical Tech will primarily scrub and only be asked to help in central sterile on an as-needed basis. Procedures performed include, shoulder scope, knee scope, hip scope, upper and lower extremity sports orthopedic.

This position will work 5 shifts during pay period (3 days one week, 2 days the next). Shifts will be Weekdays, 6\:30am to 4\:00pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Orthopedic surgery experience preferred, but not required.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.


Responsibilities\:

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.