Certified Surgical Tech: Operating Room Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a skilled surgical technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing supplies, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Candidates must hold applicable state certifications and complete required on-the-job training; new grads have a six-month window to obtain certification as needed. This on-site opportunity emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certification required upon hire or within six months of hire date for new grads.
• PA certification required upon hire, unless you are a new graduate.
• On-the-job training minimum 1.5 years with an 8-week orientation.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrub, gown, and glove self and team members.
• Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and meds for procedures.
• Perform counts with circulator prior to incision and before closure.
• Assist with draping sterile field and passing instruments to surgeon.
• Maintain sterile technique and handle specimens safely.

Skills

Surgical technology

Sterile technique

Team support

Education

Certification required upon hire (NCCT NBSTSA)

PA/NJ state certification upon hire

New graduate certificate within 6 months

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a skilled surgical technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing supplies, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Candidates must hold applicable state certifications and complete required on-the-job training; new grads have a six-month window to obtain certification as needed. This on-site opportunity emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.