Surgical Technologist – Full-Time – Operating Room

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist surgeons during procedures across all ages, ensuring patient safety and proper sterile technique in a clinical setting.

You will set up instruments, prepare equipment, participate in timeouts, maintain documentation, support wound care, and act as a preceptor for students while under RN supervision. On-call rotations and holiday work may apply.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification or eligibility under state law.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, patient care, and coordination among disciplines.
• Practice aseptic techniques, set up instruments, and connect clinical equipment.
• Participate in surgical timeouts, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Manage wound care, dispose of sharps and linens, and monitor universal precautions.
• Support emergency procedures, patient admission/discharge, and billing.
• Act as a preceptor for students, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
• Ensure all medications and solutions are labeled under RN supervision.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Team coordination

Education

CST certification or eligible

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Clinical equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and proper surgical protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with surgical procedures, patient care, and coordination among disciplines.
• Practice aseptic techniques, set up instruments, and connect clinical equipment.
• Participate in surgical timeouts, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Manage wound care, dispose of sharps and linens, and monitor universal precautions.
• Support emergency procedures, patient admission/discharge, and billing.
• Act as a preceptor for students, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
• Ensure all medications and solutions are labeled under RN supervision.

Qualifications & Skills:

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

Work Environment & Additional Info:

Typically performed in a clinical setting, with responsibilities including on-call rotations, holiday work, and adherence to policies and standards of care.