Surgical Technologist - Days/Evenings

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Educational support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures, maintain aseptic techniques, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced operating room. The role covers all ages and requires readiness for day/evening shifts.

You will work as part of a team, ensuring site identification, managing supplies and specimens, and participating in admissions, discharges, and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or eligibility under state law.
• Graduate from a specialty training program in surgical technology.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures across all ages, preparing the operating room and equipment.
• Ensure correct surgical site identification and accurate supply and specimen management.
• Maintain sterile environment, practice universal precautions, and participate in surgical briefings.
• Disposes of sharps and linens properly, assesses wounds, and applies sterile dressings.
• Participate in patient admission, discharge, and on-call rotations; act as a preceptor for students.
• Support billing, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
• Follow all policies, protocols, and standards of care.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Teamwork

Safety standards

Education

CST certification or eligible (state law)

Graduate from surgical technology program

Job description

Role: Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring patient safety.

Role: Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with surgical procedures across all ages, preparing the operating room and equipment.
• Ensure correct surgical site identification and accurate supply and specimen management.
• Maintain sterile environment, practice universal precautions, and participate in surgical briefings.
• Disposes of sharps and linens properly, assesses wounds, and applies sterile dressings.
• Participate in patient admission, discharge, and on-call rotations; act as a preceptor for students.
• Support billing, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
• Follow all policies, protocols, and standards of care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under state law.
• Graduate from a specialty training program in surgical technology.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time role involving day and evening shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations. The position offers comprehensive benefits, educational support, and opportunities for professional growth.