Surgical Technologist - Days/Evenings Weekender

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons, maintain sterile fields, and safeguard patient safety during procedures. This role collaborates with the surgical team to prepare rooms, manage instruments, and support perioperative care.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, ensuring accurate counts, participating in emergency protocols, and contributing to quality control while following policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under applicable laws.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures across all ages, coordinating treatments and providing basic patient support.
• Prepare operating rooms by practicing aseptic techniques, setting up instruments, and verifying surgical sites.
• Maintain accurate counts of supplies, handle specimens, and dispose of sharps and linens appropriately.
• Assess wounds, apply dressings, and participate in emergency protocols and patient admissions/discharges.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as a preceptor for students.
• Ensure adherence to policies, perform quality control, and support additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical procedures

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Specialty Training Program graduate

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures across all ages, coordinating treatments and providing basic patient support.
• Prepare operating rooms by practicing aseptic techniques, setting up instruments, and verifying surgical sites.
• Maintain accurate counts of supplies, handle specimens, and dispose of sharps and linens appropriately.
• Assess wounds, apply dressings, and participate in emergency protocols and patient admissions/discharges.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as a preceptor for students.
• Ensure adherence to policies, perform quality control, and support additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under applicable laws.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and work collaboratively within a team.

Key Duties: Assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile environments, managing supplies and specimens, participating in patient care, and supporting department policies and procedures.