PD Surgical Technician - OR

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Sayre, PA seeks a Surgical Technician to support sterile technique during procedures and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff. The role emphasizes ongoing education and adherence to unit policies.

Ideal candidates will have formal surgical tech training or LPN licensure with CST preferred, and may be trained on the job if needed. Teamwork and patient safety are central to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current state license, or completion of an appropriate training program in the US military or Public Health Service.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in technical skills related to clinical practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
• Applies sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Participates in orientation and training to attain competency in all services.
• Maintains ongoing education credits and continuing education activities.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration among the surgical team.
• Practices within current nursing department policies and unit guidelines.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes assigned work.
• Attends unit council meetings and uses channels to resolve problems.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient care concepts

Education

Surgical Technician School graduate or LPN with state license or military training program

Job description

Position Summary:

To know and understand the principles of sterile technique and their application. To follow defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. To maintain a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff members, physicians, and ancillary staff. To maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.

Education, License & Cert:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Experience:

Experience preferred, but may be trained on- the- job, if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures, and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Demonstrates competence in performance of technical skills relative to clinical area of practice
• 5. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
• 6. Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• 7. Participates in orientation and training program to attain competency in all services.
• 8. Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities/provides documentation of required continuing education credits.
• 9. Promotes teamwork and collaboration among all members of the surgical team.
• 10. Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the nursing Department and nursing unit guidelines.
• 11. Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting regarding work assignment.
• 12. Attends and participates in unit council meetings, utilizes staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.

Other Duties:

• 1. Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility.
• 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position
• 3. Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.

Rev: 9-6-2023