Surgical Technologist I I Canonsburg Hospital

**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**

**Sign on bonus for eligible hires!**

**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**

This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)
+ Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)
+ Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)
+ Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)
+ Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)
+ Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient...