Surgical Tech - OR Scrub Specialist, Day Shift

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in the Pocono area is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. You will scrub in, anticipate the surgeon's needs, and manage instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures.

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology, with BLS and CST/TS-C credentials. You must adapt to change, communicate effectively, and support a safe sterile field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Technical School Diploma Surgical technician.
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• AHA - American Heart Association
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery - National Center for Competency Testing
• Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.
• Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.
• Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the operating room suite.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Customer service

Sterile techniques

BLS certification

CST credential

TS-C credential

Healthcare adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma Surgical technician

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in the Pocono area is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. You will scrub in, anticipate the surgeon's needs, and manage instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures.

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology, with BLS and CST/TS-C credentials. You must adapt to change, communicate effectively, and support a safe sterile field.