Surgical Technologist – Rotating Shifts – Operating Room

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to support surgeons across age groups, ensuring patient safety and proper operation setup.

You will assist in coordination, prepare aseptic environments, verify sites, document specimens, and participate in on-call rotations and student precepting. This role involves weekend and holiday shifts in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a CST or eligible under applicable law.
• Graduate from a specialized training program.
• Strong adherence to safety, sterile techniques, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment coordination and provide basic patient support.
• Connect patients to clinical equipment and practice aseptic techniques during surgery preparation.
• Participate in surgical briefings, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Manage wound care, sterile dressing changes, and disposal of sharps and linens.
• Follow universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, and support admission/discharge processes.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as a preceptor for students.
• Adhere to policies, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Skills

CST Certification

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

Job Summary: Provides assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and effective operation setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in treatment coordination and provide basic patient support.
• Connect patients to clinical equipment and practice aseptic techniques during surgery preparation.
• Participate in surgical briefings, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Manage wound care, sterile dressing changes, and disposal of sharps and linens.
• Follow universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, and support admission/discharge processes.
• Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and act as a preceptor for students.
• Adhere to policies, perform quality control, and handle additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under applicable law.
• Graduate from a specialized training program.
• Strong adherence to safety, sterile techniques, and team collaboration.

This role is typically performed in a clinical setting, requiring compliance with organizational policies and standards of care. The position involves rotating shifts, on-call duties, and working weekends and holidays as part of the team.