Surgical Technician - Certified First Assist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team at Cedar Crest. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, preparing and passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field under surgeon direction.

The ideal candidate will have a Technical School Diploma or surgical tech program completion with OR experience. BLS, CST, and CFA certifications are expected upon hire, with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of surgical technician program with OR experience
• Ability to maintain sterile field and quality patient care
• AHA BLS certification upon hire
• CST NBSTSA certification upon hire
• CFA NBSTSA certification upon hire
• Demonstrates problem-solving and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Anticipates surgeon needs during scrub procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment during surgery
• Intervenes to minimize risks based on observations
• Troubleshoots and maintains surgical instruments and supplies
• Acts as preceptor for new staff and students

Skills

Surgical scrub

Operating room experience

Patient safety awareness

Education

Technical School Diploma

Surgical technician program

4 years OR experience

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and performs sponging, suturing, suctioning, holding retractors, and homeostasis. Monitors the patient and equipment during surgery and prepares patients for transport to and from surgery.

Job Duties

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during routine and complex assignments in the scrub role.
• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Intervenes to correct, minimize, or prevent actual or potential risks, based upon observation of physiological and/or behavioral data.
• Solves problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
• Serves as the preceptor for new employees, transfers, and/or affiliating students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma
• Surgical technician program 4 years experience in an operating room.
• Accepts and recognizes differences among people.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the procedure and for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the problem solving process in the identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.
• Demonstrates the capacity to become competent and perform a variety of required technical skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania 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.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Work Shift

• Day Shift

Address

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Variable shifts and hours

Department

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.