Certified Surgical Technologist (Full-Time, Days)

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

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The position is full-time, with day scheduling; hours vary based on department needs, and an on-call schedule is required. Training includes on-the-job training of at least 1.5 years, with an eight-week concentrated orientation period. Certification is required upon hire in New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, certification is required upon hire unless the employee is a new graduate, who must obtain certification within six months of the hiring date. Accepted certifications are from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), which has a one-year renewal cycle, or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), which has a two-year renewal cycle.

Requirements

Certification upon hire in New Jersey, or in Pennsylvania unless the candidate is a new graduate; new graduates in Pennsylvania must obtain certification within six months of hire.
Accepted certification from either the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including prolonged standing and walking, manual dexterity, lifting and carrying, pushing, and adequate hearing and vision.

Responsibilities

Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrub, gown, and glove self and members of the surgical team.
Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure, and ensure they are in good working condition.
Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation and before the incision is closed.
Assist with draping the sterile field.
Pass instruments, retractors, sutures, and other items to the surgeon during procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.
Handle surgical specimens appropriately and safely.
Handle sharps and medications according to operating-room safety policies.