Surgical Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Dickson City, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their team. This role participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technician anticipates the needs of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work, and has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. They are a Magnet(tm) Hospital, honored five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Several LVHN hospitals have received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, highlighting LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Technical School Diploma
Surgical technician
Less than 1 year
Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.
Time management and organizational skills.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire or TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery - National Center for Competency Testing Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.
Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.
Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
Performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the operating room suite.