Surgical Technologist – Part Time Days/Evenings Weekender

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

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team in a clinical setting. The role involves assisting surgeons, preparing sterile fields, and verifying sites and specimens. Responsibilities include patient support, wound care, specimen handling, and maintaining supplies.

On-call rotations, 12-hour shifts, and weekend coverage are required. Ideal candidates have CST certification or PA Act 80 eligibility, strong teamwork, and strict adherence

Qualifications

• CST certification or PA Act 80 eligibility required.
• Graduate of Specialty Training Program.
• Aseptic technique proficiency; follow policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and coordinate treatments.
• Provide patient support and prepare sterile fields.
• Verify surgical sites and specimens, maintain supplies, and follow safety protocols.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend coverage; respond to emergencies.
• Provide specimen collection, patient transport, and dressing changes; ensure proper medication labeling under supervision.
• Support surgical team during interventions and wound care; assist with admission/discharge.
• Maintain documentation and perform quality control; precept students.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CST certification or PA Act 80 eligibility

Graduate of Specialty Training Program

Job description

Responsibilities include:

Assisting surgeons during procedures, coordinating treatments, providing patient support, preparing sterile fields, verifying surgical sites and specimens, maintaining supplies, and participating in safety protocols and on-call rotations. Additional duties involve specimen collection, patient transport, dressing changes, and ensuring medication labeling under supervision.

Qualifications and Skills:

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligibility under Pennsylvania Act 80, graduate of a Specialty Training Program, adherence to aseptic techniques, and ability to follow policies and procedures. Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Duties:

Support surgical team during interventions, ensure safety and accuracy, assist with wound care, participate in patient admission/discharge, and act as a preceptor for students. Maintain documentation, perform quality control, and respond to emergency procedures.

Work Environment:

Clinical setting with a focus on patient safety and quality care. The role involves 12-hour shifts, weekend coverage, rotation to meet department needs, and on-call responsibilities.