Surgical Technician Certified

Commonwealth Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to collaborate with the surgical team, ensuring high-quality patient care in the operating room. Responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, equipment readiness, and supporting patient safety through careful handling of instruments. The position offers various benefits including student loan repayment assistance and health insurance.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment

401 (k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room, maintains sterile field.
• Anticipates surgical team needs during procedures.
• Documents sponge, needle, instrument counts.

Skills

Expertise in surgical techniques

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to anticipate needs

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

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Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
• 401 (k) with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
  
  

Shift

• Days
• Women's Center
  
  

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  
  

State Specific Requirements

• Tennessee: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Texas: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
  
  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDSURGIMG

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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