Surgical Technologist - Days/Evenings - Operating Room

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons across procedures in a clinical setting. You will prepare sterile fields, manage equipment, and uphold aseptic standards to ensure patient safety.

The role requires CST certification or eligibility and completion of a specialty training program, with opportunities to act as a preceptor and participate in on-call rotations. Strong teamwork and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Current certification as CST or eligible under state law.
• Graduate from a specialty training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile fields and connect clinical equipment during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and participate in surgical timeouts.
• Verify surgical site and ensure accurate instrument counts.
• Handle specimens and assist with wound care.
• Support patient care from admission to discharge.
• Document activities and participate in quality control.
• Serve as a preceptor and participate in on-call rotations.
• Initiate emergency procedures and assist with specimen collection.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Patient safety

On-call rotations

Documentation

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

Role: Surgical Technologist, assisting surgeons during procedures across all age groups in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures by preparing sterile fields, connecting clinical equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Participate in surgical timeouts, verify surgical site, and ensure accurate count of supplies.
• Handle specimens, assist with wound care, and dispose of sharps properly.
• Support patient care, including admission, discharge, and post-operative duties.
• Maintain documentation, perform quality control, and adhere to policies and standards of care.
• Act as a preceptor for students and participate in on-call rotations.
• Initiate emergency procedures and perform additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Qualifications & Skills

Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under state law. Graduate from a specialty training program is required.

Key Duties

Assisting with surgical setup, maintaining sterile environment, verifying surgical site, managing supplies, and supporting patient safety and care throughout surgical interventions.