Surgical Technician Certified, Operating Room (Per Diem)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Stroudsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed