Surgical Technologist - Day Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile environments. You will ensure patient safety and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields, managing supplies, and participating in on-call rotations. The role involves teaching students and adhering to quality control standards, with day-to-day duties that support perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible, with training from a specialty program.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures across all ages, preparing and maintaining sterile fields.
• Coordinate treatments with other disciplines and provide basic patient assistance.
• Manage surgical supplies, verify specimen collection, and maintain instrument counts.
• Practice aseptic techniques, identify surgical sites, and participate in safety protocols.
• Disposables and specimen handling, wound assessment, and dressing changes.
• Participate in patient admission, discharge, and on-call rotations.
• Serve as a preceptor for students and adhere to policies, standards, and quality control measures.
• Perform additional duties like specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical procedures

Safety protocols

Education

CST certification or eligible

Job description

Role:

Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures across all ages, preparing and maintaining sterile fields.
• Coordinate treatments with other disciplines and provide basic patient assistance.
• Manage surgical supplies, verify specimen collection, and maintain accurate counts of instruments and materials.
• Practice aseptic techniques, identify surgical sites, and participate in safety protocols.
• Disposables and specimen handling, wound assessment, and dressing changes.
• Participate in patient admission/discharge, billing, and on-call rotations.
• Serve as a preceptor for students and adhere to policies, standards, and quality control measures.
• Perform additional duties like specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible, with training from a specialty program. Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Full-time, day shift with 10-hour shifts, on-call duties, and rotation to meet department needs. Up to every other weekend and holiday rotation may be required.