Certified Surgical Technician, Operating Room (Full Time Days)

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team in Allentown, PA. The candidate will prepare sterile setups, assist with intraoperative tasks, and maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures.

The role requires certification with NJ/PA, with new graduates needing certification within six months of hire, and includes on-the-job training with orientation to ensure safety and efficiency in the OR.

Qualifications

• Certification required upon hire (NJ/PA)
• New graduate must obtain certificate within 6 months of hire
• On-the-job training with 1.5 years minimum; 8 weeks orientation

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for self and surgical team.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and meds/solutions.
• Performs counts with circulator before incision and before closing.
• Assists with draping sterile field and passes instruments to surgeon.
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout the procedure.
• Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely.
• Handles sharps and medications per OR safety policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Anticipate team needs

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Assists with draping sterile field
• Passes instruments, retractors and suture etc., to surgeon during procedure
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely
• Handles sharps and mediations following OR safety policies

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit up to 1 hour per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time. Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e., camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc.). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move and respond quickly. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony.

Education/License :

• NJ Requirement: Certification required upon hire.
• PA Requirement: Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate.
• A New Graduate, requires certificate within six (6) months of hiring date.
• Acceptable certifications include one of the following:
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - 1 year renewal cycle
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - 2 year renewal cycle

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

On-the-job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.