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St. Luke’s University Health Network•Lehighton, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Surgical Technician Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.

Requirements

NJ Requirement: Certification required upon hire.
PA Requirement: Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate. A New Graduate, requires certificate within six (6) months of hiring date.
Acceptable certifications include one of the following: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – 1 year renewal cycle OR National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – 2 year renewal cycle
On-the-job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period.

Responsibilities

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Assists with draping sterile field
Passes instruments, retractors and suture etc., to surgeon during procedure
Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely
Handles sharps and mediations following OR safety policies