• Lead Surgical Technologist

    UPMC (Bethel Park, PA)


    UPMC is looking for a full-time Lead Surgical Technologist to assist their team at the Outpatient Surgery Center (1300 Oxford Drive, Suite G100, Bethel Park, PA). Join our dynamic outpatient surgery center specializing in sports orthopedic procedures! We offer a collaborative environment where surgical technologists play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive procedures.

    What We Offer:

    + Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday (6:30am-4pm) schedule with one rotating day off per week. No weekends, holidays, or on-call duties

    + Will be assigned 1 -2 "lates" per week - This will require the employee to stay late if the OR is running late

    + Career Growth: Opportunity for career ladder advancement and hands-on projects within the surgery center.

    + Professional Development: Cross-training in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

    + Convenience: Free parking for all employees.

    Who We’re Looking For:

    A detail-oriented Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoys working collaboratively with clinicians and directors to optimize patient care.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist in complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties, ensuring precision and efficiency.

    + Maintain and oversee sterile setups, passing essential instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants.

    + Prepare and organize surgical supplies, ensuring proper cleanup and restocking post-procedure.

    + Supervise and mentor surgical technicians, providing guidance and training to new employees and students.

    + Ensure adherence to safety protocols, aseptic techniques, and proper medication handling in accordance with established policies.

    + Liaise with Sterile Processing to maintain inventory accuracy and modify surgeon preference cards as needed.

    + Support case scheduling processes and facilitate cost-effective use of materials and equipment.

    + Provide leadership during daily shifts, serving as a key resource for surgical staff and assisting with problem-solving.

    + Prepare patients for surgery, assist in intraoperative tasks, and facilitate postoperative care, including patient transfers.

    + Contribute to staff education by leading annual in-service training and participating in peer review initiatives.

    + Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.

    + A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required.

    + Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties.

    + Receive a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation.

    + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

    + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) required.

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran