Surgical Technologist - Full Time Day Shift - Operating Room

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated surgical assistant to provide essential support during surgical procedures. This full-time role involves assisting surgeons, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. You will play a vital role in coordinating treatments, preparing surgical instruments, and participating in critical on-call rotations. Join a team that values quality care and professional growth, where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes and surgical success. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CST Certification is required to qualify for this role.
• Experience in surgical assistance and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile environments.
• Participate in patient admission, discharge, and on-call rotations.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient assistance

Emergency procedures

Quality control monitoring

Education

CST Certification

Job description

Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.

• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Provides basic patient assistance.
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.
• Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.
• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.
• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse.
• Maintains and documents universal precautions.
• Initiates emergency procedures.
• Participates in the admission and discharge process.
• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.
• Participates in on-call rotations of operating room.
• Acts as a preceptor for students assigned to the surgical unit.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Performs quality control monitoring.
• Performs additional duties including specimen collection, pleure-vac and traction set up, patient transport and post-mortem care.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• CST Certification required
• Full Time, Day Shift role (40 Hours/weekly)
• 7am - 3:30pm
• Rotation to alternate shifts to meet the needs of the department
• Up to every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• On-call with 30-minute response time required