Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (Colorectal/Plastics)

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Join Our Community! /n /n ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Salary will be determined based upon experience. /n /n Shift Details: /n /n - Monday - Friday /n - Four 10 hr. shifts or two 12 hr. shifts and two 8 hr. shifts /n - On-call one holiday per year /n /n Responsibilities: /n /n - Coordinate day to day supervision of the surgical technicians. Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues. /n - Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students. /n - Assist the Nurse Specialist in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures. /n - Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures. /n - Under the case scheduling process; may have ability to schedule procedures. /n - Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation. /n - Liaison with Sterile Processing. /n - Modify/revise requisitions (surgeon's preference cards) on an as needed basis. /n - Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for presenting one in-service training to the staff each year. /n - Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique. /n - Have Epro access and ability to order specialty items. /n - Serve as a resource to other staff members. /n - Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees. /n - During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. /n - Under the supervision of the surgeon hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. /n - After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. /n - Clean and restock the operating room. /n - Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. /n - May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. /n - Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment. /n - Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. /n - Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. /n - Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. /n - Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. /n - Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly. /n - Facilitate education of surgical techs. /n - Participate in peer review. /n /n - A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required /n - Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. /n - Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties. /n - Receive a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation. /n - Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n - Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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