Surgical Technician - OR Support & Sterile Technique

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Pocono. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, maintaining sterility, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs with sterile instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, performing counts, stocking supplies, and ensuring equipment safety. A high school diploma and CST/BLS credentials are required; prior experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Technical School Diploma.
• Surgical technician with less than 1 year experience.
• Must have BLS/CPR certification upon hire or as required.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical supplies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Surgical technician

Effective communication

Time management

Sterile technique

Medical supplies knowledge

Education

CST certification

BLS Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Pocono. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, maintaining sterility, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs with sterile instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, performing counts, stocking supplies, and ensuring equipment safety. A high school diploma and CST/BLS credentials are required; prior experience is a plus.