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Surgical Technologist - Day/Evening Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, verifying surgical site, maintaining supplies, and managing specimens.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient care and surgical procedures across all ages.
  • Coordinate treatments with multidisciplinary teams and participate in surgical briefings.
  • Prepare operating rooms, connect clinical equipment, and maintain sterile fields.
  • Verify surgical site, count supplies, and handle specimens accurately.
  • Dispose of sharps and linens properly, assess wounds, and change sterile dressings.
  • Follow universal precautions, initiate emergency protocols, and participate in patient admission/discharge.
  • Perform billing, on-call duties, and act as a preceptor for students.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, perform quality control, and handle specimen collection and patient transport.
  • Conduct quality monitoring, assist with post-mortem care, and ensure medication labeling under supervision.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible per state law.
  • Graduate from a specialty training program.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Ability to work in a team, follow policies, and adapt to a clinical environment.

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