Surgical Technologist – Day Shift

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Nursing education support

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Scranton, PA seeks a Surgical Technologist to support aseptic technique, patient preparation, and instrument handling across surgical procedures. You will assist surgeons, prepare rooms, and ensure sterile conditions.

The role includes 10-hour day shifts, on-call duties, and growth opportunities with nursing-education financial support and comprehensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a CST or eligible under relevant legislation.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment, handle emergency situations, and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with procedures across all ages and coordinate treatments with interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare operating rooms, connect clinical equipment, and ensure correct surgical site identification.
• Maintain sterile environment, track supplies, verify specimen collection, and dispose of sharps safely.
• Assess wounds, change sterile dressings, and participate in patient admission, discharge, and emergency responses.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, act as a preceptor, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Conduct quality control, assist with specimen handling, patient transport, and post-mortem care.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical procedures

Team collaboration

Emergency handling

Documentation

Education

CST certification

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Role: Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting during surgical procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, preparing patients and instruments, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeons with procedures across all ages and coordinate treatments with interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare operating rooms, connect clinical equipment, and ensure correct surgical site identification.
• Maintain sterile environment, track supplies, verify specimen collection, and dispose of sharps safely.
• Assess wounds, change sterile dressings, and participate in patient admission, discharge, and emergency responses.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, act as a preceptor, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Conduct quality control, assist with specimen handling, patient transport, and post-mortem care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under relevant legislation.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment, handle emergency situations, and adhere to policies.

Additional Information:

• Full-time, day shift role with 10-hour shifts and on-call duties.
• Opportunities for growth, including financial support for nursing education and comprehensive benefits starting day one.
• Commitment to safety, excellence, learning, and diversity within a collaborative team environment.