Surgical Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technician in East Stroudsburg, PA. The role involves assisting the surgical team in maintaining quality patient care and ensuring a sterile environment during procedures. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, a Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology, and BLS certification. Preferred certification includes CST or TS-C. The physical demands include lifting and transporting patients, along with standing and walking throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to changes in a healthcare setting.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe conduct of surgical procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform appropriate surgical counts and organize case carts.
• Prepare the operating room and sterile supplies.
• Maintain the sterile field and ensure equipment functionality.
• Perform cleaning turnover in the operating room.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical supplies

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology

CST certification

TS-C certification

Job description

Summary

Participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the need of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum 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 Upon Hire or
• TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery - National Center for Competency Testing Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

EEO Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.