Surgical Tech: Trusted OR Scrub Specialist

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a surgical technician to join the operating room team. You will scrub in for procedures, anticipate needs, prepare instruments, and maintain the sterile field to support patient safety and efficient surgeries.

Work in a fast-paced environment with strict adherence to sterile technique, counts, and turnover. Requires ability to adapt to changes, strong communication, and basic life support certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; technical schooling in surgical technology preferred.
• BLS certification required; CST/TS-C or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical supplies; strong communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates safe and effective conduct of invasive procedures and maintains a safe OR.
• Performs surgical counts and prepares case carts.
• Collaborates with the OR circulator to prepare the OR and gather supplies.
• Maintains sterile field and ensures equipment is functioning.
• Performs in-between case turnover and cleaning.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a surgical technician to join the operating room team. You will scrub in for procedures, anticipate needs, prepare instruments, and maintain the sterile field to support patient safety and efficient surgeries.

Work in a fast-paced environment with strict adherence to sterile technique, counts, and turnover. Requires ability to adapt to changes, strong communication, and basic life support certification.