Certified Surgical Technician, Operating Room (Full Time Weekend Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician Certified to join their compassionate team. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of sterile technique during surgical procedures, preparing necessary instruments and supplies, and assisting the surgical team effectively. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, this position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about surgical care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Certification required upon hire in NJ and PA.
• On-the-job training of minimum 1.5 years with concentrated orientation.

Responsibilities

• Check and prepare surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments and maintaining sterile technique.
• Handle surgical specimens and follow OR safety policies.

Skills

Surgical Technique

Manual Dexterity

Anticipation of Surgical Team Needs

Education

Surgical Technician Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Supplies

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.

The Surgical Technician Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.

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 medications 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.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer