Surgical Technician - OR - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Sayre, PA seeks a Surgical Technician to support sterile technique and assist the operating team under RN supervision. You will follow established procedures, maintain instrument counts, and participate in ongoing education to stay current with best practices.

This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures. Prior training or certification is preferred, with on‑the‑job instruction provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School or LPN with current state license.
• CST certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in technical skills relative to clinical practice.
• Maintains patient care concepts and sterile technique during procedures.
• Participates in orientation and training to attain competency.
• Keeps current with continuing education credits as required.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration among the surgical team.
• Adheres to nursing department policies and unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates time management, flexibility and priority setting in assignments.
• Attends unit meetings and helps resolve problems.

Skills

Sterile technique

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Surgical Technician School

LPN license (state)

CST certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

To know and understand the principles of sterile technique and their application. To follow defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. To maintain a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff members, physicians, and ancillary staff. To maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.

Education, License & Cert:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Experience:

Experience preferred, but may be trained on- the- job, if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures, and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Demonstrates competence in performance of technical skills relative to clinical area of practice
• 5. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
• 6. Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• 7. Participates in orientation and training program to attain competency in all services.
• 8. Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities/provides documentation of required continuing education credits.
• 9. Promotes teamwork and collaboration among all members of the surgical team.
• 10. Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the nursing Department and nursing unit guidelines.
• 11. Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting regarding work assignment.
• 12. Attends and participates in unit council meetings, utilizes staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.

Other Duties:

• 1. Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility.
• 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position
• 3. Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.

Rev: 9-6-2023