Surgical Technologist - Day Shift
Azza HealthCare Agency · Scranton, PA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile environments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in surgical procedures across all ages, preparing and maintaining sterile fields.
- Coordinate treatments with other disciplines and provide basic patient assistance.
- Manage surgical supplies, verify specimen collection, and maintain accurate counts of instruments and materials.
- Practice aseptic techniques, identify surgical sites, and participate in safety protocols.
- Disposables and specimen handling, wound assessment, and dressing changes.
- Participate in patient admission/discharge, billing, and on-call rotations.
- Serve as a preceptor for students and adhere to policies, standards, and quality control measures.
- Perform additional duties like specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
Qualifications & Skills
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible, with training from a specialty program.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
Work Environment & Schedule
Full-time, day shift with 10-hour shifts, on-call duties, and rotation to meet department needs. Up to every other weekend and holiday rotation may be required.