Certified Surgical Tech: Intraoperative Leader & Preceptor

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Langhorne, PA seeks a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support intraoperative care and maintain sterile fields. The role emphasizes collaboration with the perioperative team, patient safety, and precepting duties where needed.

Required education includes graduation from a surgical technician program, with High School Diploma and BLS/TS-C credentials. This position supports decontamination, supply areas and patient-focused care across preop, intraop and post-op stages.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technician training program is required.
• Knowledge to maintain sterile field and surgical instruments.
• Ability to work with the perioperative team and patients.
• BLS certification and surgical tech credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors and staff per Jefferson values.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Participate in time-out and uphold patient safety in the perioperative setting.
• Assist with gowning/gloving, draping and sterile field maintenance.
• Counts of sharps, sponges and instruments; report discrepancies.

Skills

Surgical Technician

Sterile field management

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of surgical technician training program

High School Diploma

Job description

Jefferson Health in Langhorne, PA seeks a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support intraoperative care and maintain sterile fields. The role emphasizes collaboration with the perioperative team, patient safety, and precepting duties where needed.

Required education includes graduation from a surgical technician program, with High School Diploma and BLS/TS-C credentials. This position supports decontamination, supply areas and patient-focused care across preop, intraop and post-op stages.