Surgical Technologist – Full-Time – Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures and ensure optimal patient care across all ages. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, treatment coordination, and collaboration with the surgical team.

The successful candidate will have CST certification or be eligible under PA Act 80, and must graduate from a specialty training program, with a strong commitment to safety and standards of care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under PA Act 80.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong adherence to policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Ability to perform quality control monitoring and handle specimen collection and patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Supports treatment coordination
• Handles basic patient assistance
• Connects patients to equipment
• Practices aseptic techniques
• Participates in surgical briefings
• Verifies surgical site
• Manages supplies and specimens
• Maintains sterile dressings
• Follows universal precautions
• Initiates emergency procedures
• Participates in patient admission/discharge
• Performs billing
• Acts as a preceptor

Skills

Policy adherence

Quality control monitoring

Aseptic technique

Patient transport

On-call readiness

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Eligible under PA Act 80

Job description

Role Overview

Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient care across all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports treatment coordination
• Handles basic patient assistance
• Connects patients to equipment
• Practices aseptic techniques
• Participates in surgical briefings
• Verifies surgical site
• Manages supplies and specimens
• Maintains sterile dressings
• Follows universal precautions
• Initiates emergency procedures
• Participates in patient admission/discharge
• Performs billing
• Acts as a preceptor

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under Pennsylvania Act 80.
• Requires graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong adherence to policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Ability to perform quality control monitoring and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Work Environment & Additional Info

Performs duties primarily in a clinical setting with on-call rotations, holiday work, and response time expectations. The role involves collaboration, compliance with safety standards, and continuous learning.

Benefits & Culture

• Offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support.

Emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, safety, diversity, and a collaborative environment.