Surgical Technician Certified PRN

Community Health Systems; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Surgical Technician Certified PRN to support high-quality patient care in the operating room. In this role, you will prepare surgical instruments, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgical team during procedures. Candidates must have appropriate certifications and experience in an operating room setting.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room by ensuring instruments and supplies are ready.
• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Anticipate and pass instruments to the surgical team.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

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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.

Surgical Technician Certified

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
  
  

Shift

• PRN Days
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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