Surgical Technologist - Part Time Days/Evenings Weekender

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons across procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and manage surgical counts. Responsibilities include OR prep, connecting patients to equipment, verifying sites, handling specimens, and supporting wound care and dressing changes.

The role requires current CST certification, graduation from a specialty training program, and flexibility for on‑call rotations while following safety protocols and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Current certification as a CST, unless exempt under state law.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Ability to perform aseptic techniques and manage surgical instruments and supplies.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility to participate in on‑call rotations and alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures and coordinate treatments.
• Maintain sterile environment and accurately track supplies.
• Handle specimens and support wound management.
• Participate in surgical briefings and verify site and supplies.
• Support emergency procedures and patient discharge activities.
• Act as a preceptor for students and ensure compliance with policies.
• Perform quality control and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call rotations

Flexibility

Education

Specialty training program

Job description

Position Summary

This role involves assisting surgeons during surgical procedures across all age groups, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques, and maintaining accurate surgical counts. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, connecting patients to clinical equipment, verifying surgical sites, managing specimens, and assisting with wound care and dressing changes. The technologist participates in surgical briefings, enforces universal precautions, and supports emergency procedures and patient discharge processes. Additional duties encompass specimen collection, patient transport, and post‑mortem care, all while adhering to policies and standards of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), unless exempt under state law
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program
• Ability to perform aseptic techniques and manage surgical instruments and supplies
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Flexibility to participate in on‑call rotations and alternate shifts

Key Duties

• Assist during surgical procedures and coordinate treatments
• Maintain sterile environment and accurately track supplies
• Handle specimens and support wound management
• Participate in surgical briefings and verify site and supplies
• Support emergency procedures and patient discharge activities
• Act as a preceptor for students and ensure compliance with policies
• Perform quality control and additional duties as assigned