Surgical Technologist – Ambulatory Surgery (12-hour Days)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams with instrument handling, sterile technique, and patient care across all ages. The role involves 12-hour day shifts, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring aseptic conditions throughout procedures.

The successful candidate will hold Surgical Technologist Certification, have strong attention to detail and teamwork, and work within a union-supported environment that emphasizes safety and

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification is required.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to aseptic protocols.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons with patient care across all ages during surgeries
• Coordinating treatment with multidisciplinary teams
• Connecting patients to clinical equipment and providing basic assistance
• Practicing sterile techniques, preparing rooms, and managing surgical instruments and specimens
• Monitoring and documenting patient responses and procedural details
• Maintaining inventory, restocking supplies, and organizing operating rooms
• Training new personnel and supporting intra-operative needs
• Following hospital policies and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Aseptic protocols

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Role Overview

This position supports surgical teams by assisting during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, managing supplies, and preparing operating rooms.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting surgeons with patient care across all ages during surgeries
• Coordinating treatment with multidisciplinary teams
• Connecting patients to clinical equipment and providing basic assistance
• Practicing sterile techniques, preparing rooms, and managing surgical instruments and specimens
• Monitoring and documenting patient responses and procedural details
• Maintaining inventory, restocking supplies, and organizing operating rooms
• Training new personnel and supporting intra-operative needs
• Following hospital policies and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards

Qualifications & Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification is required; previous experience is preferred. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to aseptic protocols are essential.

Additional details

The role involves full-time day shifts with varied start times, 12-hour shifts, and union support. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The environment emphasizes collaboration, diversity, safety, and continuous learning.