Surgical Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Peckville (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their surgical team in Peckville, United States. The successful candidate will participate in maintaining the sterile field, preparing for surgeries, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma and a Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology. Candidates will need to obtain required certifications upon hire. Lift and transport patients’ weight is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is essential for this role.
• Technical School Diploma in Surgical Technology preferred.
• No prior experience required, although less than 1 year is preferred.
• Must possess basic life support certification from AHA.
• Certification as a surgical technologist upon hire is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates safe and effective invasive surgical procedures.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile field and surgical instruments.
• Collaborates with the surgical team for successful procedures.
• Performs post-surgery cleaning in the operating room.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Knowledge of sterile techniques

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma Surgical technician

BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery

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

Physical Demands

Lifts and carries 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.

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.