The 3-time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room. We are offering Sign-On Bonuses to eligible Surgical Technologist candidates:TermAmountRequirement2 Year$10,0000-1 years of experience2 Year$12,0001-2 years of experience2 Year$15,0002+ years of experience3 Year$12,0000-1 years of experience3 Year$17,0001-2 years of experience3 Year$25,0002+ years of experienceThe title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending on years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.UPMC St. Margaret’s Operating Room has opportunities available for Full-Time Surgical Technologists in our Weekend Program! Eligible participants must have 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per a year, 24 hours per a weekend. This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a 20% differential!Responsibilities: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.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.Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.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 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.Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.High school diploma or equivalent required. Scrub Technician program/course or a related science or Health Science program/course is required or previous experience as an OR Tech may be substituted. Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military, preferred. 0-2 years experience. Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe performance of surgical technology.PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.Entry level job 0-2 years experience.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalPA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.Licensure & CertificationsCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Certification for Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCertification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).

The 3-time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room. We are offering Sign-On Bonuses to eligible Surgical Technologist candidates:TermAmountRequirement2 Year$10,0000-1 years of experience2 Year$12,0001-2 years of experience2 Year$15,0002+ years of experience3 Year$12,0000-1 years of experience3 Year$17,0001-2 years of experience3 Year$25,0002+ years of experienceThe title and pay rate of these positions may vary depending on years of relevant experience. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.UPMC St. Margaret is hiring full-time Surgical Technologists to support our Operating Room’s night shift. It is an exciting environment where learning never stops! Working night shift, you will make an additional $2 per hour on top of the $1.60/hour shift differential ($3.60/hour additional).Responsibilities: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.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.Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.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 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.Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees.Participates in committees and inter-disciplinary teams.Collaborates with Clinician to disseminate new knowledge.High school diploma or equivalent required. Scrub Technician program/course or a related science or Health Science program/course is required or previous experience as an OR Tech may be substituted. Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military, preferred. 0-2 years experience. Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with aperson who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of thissection to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityif:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcarefacility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number ofqualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of thissection;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its effortsunder paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at thehealthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of thissection within two years of the start of employment or contracting forthe performance of surgical technology.PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020).Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.Entry level job 0-2 years experience.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalPA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.2 years of current surgical technician experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialties. Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.In addition to those 2 years of prior experience - Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.Licensure & CertificationsCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Certification for Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCertification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record. 2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet the needs of the organization.).

The Four Time ANCC Magnet designated UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Full-time Professional Staff Nurse to support various Acute Care units as part of a special Rotational Program at our Aspinwall, PA location. The Graduate Nurse Rotational Program is a rebranded initiative specific to St. Margaret and will begin in February and July 2025. Selected participants will rotate through six various units (progressive care, rehab, ortho, neuro/oncology, renal/resp., and surgical floor ) for six months.Each new graduate will havean experienced registered nurseasamentor, and have preceptors for each “rotation”. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education on all foundational nursing skills. At the end of the “rotations”, you will be matched through a mutual matching process with a participating unit or you may remain in the resource pool. What units are included in the Graduate Nurse Acute Track 3B is an acuity adaptable, fast-paced 34-bed telemetry Step Down unit that serves the needs of critically ill patients from admission through discharge. The patient population is medical patients who requiremore cardiac monitoring than flex monitoring on a Medical Surgical floor but do not require ICU care.4A is a 28-bed, private room, acute rehabilitation unit. The unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over.4B is a 30-bed orthopedic unit which provides care for all orthopedic needs within the realm of our practice, including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, shoulder surgeries, and foot/ankle surgeries5A is a 34-bed, private room, unit with neurology and oncology subspecialties. The services provided on 5A include all medical/surgical needs within our realm of practice specializing in stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice care.5B is a 33-bed, private room,unit caring for adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. A full range of general adult medical diagnoses admitted to the unit include CHF, COPD, and Peritoneal Dialysis.6A is a 34-bed surgical and step-down unit that provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on pre and post-surgical patients. We provide care to a full range of general adult medical diagnoses, but our primary specialties are general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, ENT, GYN, urologic surgery, and plastic surgeryAlso eligible for experiences in ICU/ED/OR/PACU/GI lab.Our RNs work a rotating12 hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.The Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment whiledemonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families in order to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. A Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursingcare, and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:Competitive wages, with the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh areaAn incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options)Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care todayGenerous Sign on Bonus of up to $10,000 with a2 year commitment to UPMCEligible Nursing Graduates will be offered UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment totaling $20,000 paid over 3 yearsThe Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement; Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply (GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role). Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.Graduate Nurses OnlyCompletion of UPMCStudentNurseInternshipProgramor student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferredThe individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.Good clinical judgment.Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start dateOR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4months of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.ACLSAct 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an equal opportunity employer. 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