Surgical Technologist - Days/Evenings

About the role

Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques, and maintaining surgical supplies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons with patient care during surgical interventions for all ages.
• Prepare the operating room by scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up instruments.
• Participate in surgical timeouts, verify surgical sites, and maintain accurate supply and specimen records.
• Assist in wound assessment, dressing changes, and specimen handling.
• Follow universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, and ensure proper disposal of sharps and linens.
• Contribute to admission/discharge processes, billing, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Act as a preceptor for students and adhere to policies and quality control standards.
• Perform additional duties such as specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
• Assist during surgeries, ensure compliance with safety standards, manage supplies and documentation, and support patient care activities in a clinical setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or exemption under Pennsylvania Act 80.
• Graduation from a specialty training program.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.