Surgical Technologist – Day/Evening Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Supportive family policies

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques. The role involves prep, aseptic practice, wound care, and collaboration with the surgical team, with opportunities to mentor students and uphold hospital standards. Benefits from day one include health insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family policies.

Qualifications

• CST certification or eligibility per state law.
• Completion of a specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Supports surgical team by preparing and setting up instruments, gowns, and drapes.
• Practices aseptic techniques and verifies surgical site before incision.
• Maintains accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Assists with wound care, dressing changes, and specimen handling.
• Participates in safety protocols, emergency procedures, and on-call rotations.
• Acts as a preceptor for students and adheres to hospital policies and standards.
• Performs quality control and additional duties like patient transport and post-mortem care.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

State eligibility

Specialty training

Job description

Role Summary: The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports surgical team by preparing and setting up instruments, gowns, and drapes.
• Practices aseptic techniques and verifies surgical site before incision.
• Maintains accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Assists with wound care, dressing changes, and specimen handling.
• Participates in safety protocols, emergency procedures, and on-call rotations.
• Acts as a preceptor for students and adheres to hospital policies and standards.
• Performs quality control and additional duties like patient transport and post-mortem care.

Qualifications & Skills: Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible per state law; completion of a specialty training program.

Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with full benefits from day one, including

• health insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• supportive family policies