Surgical Technologist - Weekday Night Shift

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Shift differentials

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and surgical efficiency. Evening, night, and weekend shifts with on-call rotations are included.

You will prepare operating rooms, assist in patient care tasks, manage instruments and specimens, support wound care, and participate in team and quality initiatives. The position offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and benefits such as health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Surgical Technology is required.
• Applicants post-December 2020 must become certified within six months of graduation.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques, patient assistance, and surgical protocols.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment, follow policies and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by aseptic techniques, set up instruments, and verify surgical sites.
• Assist in patient care tasks, connect clinical equipment, and support wound care and dressing changes.
• Maintain supply counts, handle specimens, and dispose of sharps and linens appropriately.
• Participate in surgical briefings, verify medication labeling, and assist with billing for services.
• Support admission/discharge processes and act as a preceptor for students.
• Perform quality control, assist with specimen collection, patient transport, and emergencies.
• Join on-call rotations and contribute to a collaborative surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Specialty Training Program in Surgical Technology

Job description

Role Overview

A Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and surgical efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by practicing aseptic techniques, setting up instruments, and verifying surgical sites.
• Assist in patient care tasks, connect clinical equipment, and support wound assessment and dressing changes.
• Maintain accurate supply counts, handle specimens, and dispose of sharps and linens appropriately.
• Participate in surgical briefings, verify medication labeling, and perform billing for services and equipment.
• Support admission/discharge processes, act as a preceptor for students, and adhere to policies and standards.
• Perform quality control, assist with specimen collection, patient transport, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to a collaborative surgical team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Surgical Technology is required.
• Applicants post-December 2020 must become certified within six months of graduation.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques, patient assistance, and surgical protocols.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment, follow policies and support team members.

Additional Information

This role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and professional growth opportunities. The position involves working evening, night, and weekend shifts, with responsibilities including assisting during surgeries, maintaining sterile environments, and participating in team and quality initiatives.