Surgical Tech Certified PRN

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team, scrub and handle the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, and contribute to optimal patient care.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, this role supports data collection, planning and implementation of patient care, while maintaining sterile technique and readiness of instruments for procedures. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrubbing and handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical interventions.
• Assists in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care under RN direction.
• Maintains sterile technique and ensures instrument readiness and safety.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sits up to 1 hour per day. Stand for up to 12 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time. (Required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning). Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e. carts etc). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move quickly. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and 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.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is primarily responsible for providing health care to patients. The Surgical Technologist participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care. The Surgical Technologist is an individual who assists the members of the surgical team by scrubbing and handling the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment, etc., necessary to provided optimal patient care during a surgical intervention. This individual also assists other team members in order to create a smooth, functioning unit.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice
• Performs glucometry, phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens
• Follows treatment plan as directed by Clinical Coordinator/RN
• Schedules tests/procedures
• Performs necessary functions to ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction with service
• Assists patients to mobilize as appropriate
• Communicates new orders, change in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with the unit-based team
• Restocks unit supplies as needed according to specific checklists
• Completes documentation per hospital policy
• Performs 1:1 patient watches as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to prepare for surgical procedures including confirming supplies, equipment and appropriate instrumentation
• Prepares sterile tables with efficiency and accuracy in an organized and consistent manner including ensuring instruments are in safe working condition
• Follows OR safety practices maintaining a safe environment for patients and supporting safe patient outcomes including surgical counts
• Demonstrates ability to use knowledge of procedures to anticipate needs of the surgical team from draping to closure
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and attentive to members of the team
• Handles surgical specimens in safe, appropriate manner per appropriate handling policies
• Demonstrates ability to follows appropriate process for handling surgical instruments/drills/equipment in appropriate manner
• Works collaboratively with RN and members of the surgical team to meet highest level of compliance in quality metrics and successful patient outcomes
• Demonstrates knowledge of ethical care, patients rights and supports culture of safety through verbalization of safety concerns
• Assists in clean-up of instruments and room
• Maintains responsibility for own development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs
• Functions as a role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
• Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems
• Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the department
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated

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

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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