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.