On-Call Surgical Technologist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist surgeons during procedures across all ages, ensuring patient safety and proper sterile technique in a clinical setting.

You will set up instruments, prepare equipment, participate in timeouts, maintain documentation, support wound care, and act as a preceptor for students while under RN supervision. On-call rotations and holiday work may apply.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification or eligibility under state law.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, patient care, and coordination among disciplines.
• Practice aseptic techniques, set up instruments, and connect clinical equipment.
• Participate in surgical timeouts, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Manage wound care, dispose of sharps and linens, and monitor universal precautions.
• Support emergency procedures, patient admission/discharge, and billing.
• Act as a preceptor for students, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
• Ensure all medications and solutions are labeled under RN supervision.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Team coordination

Education

CST certification or eligible

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Clinical equipment

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist surgeons during procedures across all ages, ensuring patient safety and proper sterile technique in a clinical setting.

You will set up instruments, prepare equipment, participate in timeouts, maintain documentation, support wound care, and act as a preceptor for students while under RN supervision. On-call rotations and holiday work may apply.