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Join the Surgical Team at UPMC Shadyside – Part-Time Surgical Technologist Opportunity

UPMC Shadyside is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Part-Time Surgical Technologist to join our dynamic Operating Room team. This role offers a flexible schedule with a mix of day shifts (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) and evening shifts (10:30 AM – 7:00 PM), with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements—giving you the work-life balance you deserve.

We’re proud to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500, based on your experience and length of commitment. As part of our commitment to professional growth, this position is also eligible for UPMC’s robust career ladder, designed to support your advancement and development within the surgical tech field

Surgical Support Responsibilities:

+ Preoperative Duties:

+ Prepare operating room with surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.

+ Assemble and check both sterile and non-sterile equipment to ensure functionality.

+ Prepare patients by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites; transport and position them on the operating table, then apply sterile drapes.

+ Intraoperative Assistance:

+ Assist surgical team with sterile gowning and gloving.

+ Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

+ Handle retractors, cut sutures, manage sponges, and provide suctioning at the operative site.

+ Count instruments, needles, and sponges to maintain surgical safety.

+ Postoperative & Room Maintenance:

+ Transfer patients to recovery as needed.

+ Clean and restock the operating room after procedures.

+ Ensure a clean and safe environment, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.

+ Collaboration & Education:

+ Serve as a preceptor for students and new staff; share best practices and clinical knowledge.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees.

+ Collaborate with clinicians to implement and disseminate new knowledge.

+ Specimen & Medication Handling:

+ Assist with care, labeling, and disposal of specimens for lab analysis.

+ Apply dressings as needed.

+ Ensure all medications are properly labeled and passed to the surgeon per protocol.

Pennsylvania House Bill 81 Enacted: 10/29/2020 Effective: 12/27/2020

Eligibility Requirements:

+ Minimum 2 years of current surgical technician experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of at least two surgical specialties, including but not limited to:

+ General, orthopedic, vascular, plastic/reconstructive, OB/GYN, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic procedures.

Additional Qualification Criteria (must meet one):

+ Completion of a program sponsored by a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification.

+ Completion of an appropriate military training program.

+ Maintains certification from an accredited program.

+ Was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before 12/27/2020.

+ Was employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility within two years prior to 12/27/2020.

Exceptions:

+ A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet certification requirements if:

+ A diligent and thorough effort has been made to employ a sufficient number of certified surgical technologists.

+ A written record of these efforts is created and retained at the facility.

+ _Note: All recruitment efforts are documented and available for record. The supply of certified or certification-eligible surgical technologists does not meet our needs._

Continuing Education Requirements:

+ Certified individuals: Must comply with continuing education requirements specified by their credentialing organization.

+ Uncertified individuals: Must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Certification, Licensure, and CPR/BLS Requirements

Certifications:

+ Must hold Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery-Certified (TSC).

+ CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire, following AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components.

Timing & Exceptions:

+ New Graduates from accredited programs may work for six months post-program completion prior to certification, but must be certified within that period.

+ Grandfathering Provisions apply:

+ Staff employed on or before 12/27/2020, or

+ Staff employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years prior to 12/27/2020, are exempt from certification requirements.

+ Facilities may still hire uncertified individuals if:

1. A diligent effort was made and documented.

2. Supply shortages prevent meeting staffing needs with certified or certification-eligible personnel.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer