Certified Surgical Technician - Fast-Paced OR Support

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures across our campuses in the Lehigh Valley region.

You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team throughout cases. The role requires CST certification or progression toward certification in line withNJ/PA requirements, on-the-job training, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required or by hire with certification within specified timeframe.
• Active certification as CST or equivalent per NJ/PA requirements.
• Ability to pass hospital-specific competency checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with draping.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and anticipate needs during surgery.
• Perform counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Ensure proper handling of specimens and medications.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

Surgical Technology Certification

Tools

Scrub tools

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures across our campuses in the Lehigh Valley region.

You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team throughout cases. The role requires CST certification or progression toward certification in line withNJ/PA requirements, on-the-job training, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment as needed.