Certified Surgical First Assistant - Precision OR Support

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team at Cedar Crest. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, preparing and passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field under surgeon direction.

The ideal candidate will have a Technical School Diploma or surgical tech program completion with OR experience. BLS, CST, and CFA certifications are expected upon hire, with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of surgical technician program with OR experience
• Ability to maintain sterile field and quality patient care
• AHA BLS certification upon hire
• CST NBSTSA certification upon hire
• CFA NBSTSA certification upon hire
• Demonstrates problem-solving and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Anticipates surgeon needs during scrub procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment during surgery
• Intervenes to minimize risks based on observations
• Troubleshoots and maintains surgical instruments and supplies
• Acts as preceptor for new staff and students

Skills

Surgical scrub

Operating room experience

Patient safety awareness

Education

Technical School Diploma

Surgical technician program

4 years OR experience

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team at Cedar Crest. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, preparing and passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field under surgeon direction.

The ideal candidate will have a Technical School Diploma or surgical tech program completion with OR experience. BLS, CST, and CFA certifications are expected upon hire, with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.