Upper Bucks (Full Time, Part Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Easton, 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. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The Surgical Technician Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Hospital Locations – openings may vary by campus availability: This posting is for openings at the following 7 campuses: o Allentown Campus o Bethlehem Campus o West End Orthopedic Campus, Allentown o Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg o Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown Anderson Campus, Easton Grand View Campus, Sellersville WORK SCHEDULE: Positions may be available on various shifts. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week Part time, less than 36 hours per week Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

Requirements

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 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.
Sit up to 1 hour per day.
Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time.
Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time.
Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning.
Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e., camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc.).
Frequently stoop and bend.
Frequently reach above shoulder level.
Must have the ability to move and respond quickly.
Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.
Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Depth perception necessary.
Ability to tolerate visual monotony.

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