Surgical Technician Certified – Opportunities at Multiple Campuses

St. Luke's University Health Network

Surgical Technician Certified maintaining sterile procedures and assisting surgical team in various locations. Handling instruments and ensuring all supplies are prepared for surgical operations.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining sterile technique and assisting surgical teams during procedures, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with operating room policies. Proficient in handling surgical instruments and specimens while anticipating the needs of the surgical team.

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Surgical Instrument HandlingSterile Technique MaintenanceOperating Room Safety ComplianceSurgical Assisting CertificationAnticipation of Surgical Team Needs

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Hard Skills

Surgical Instrument SetupSterile Field DrapingSurgical CountsSpecimen HandlingSharps HandlingMedication Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Industry Keywords

Surgical ProcedureOperating RoomSurgical TeamInstruments and SuppliesSafety Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-the-job training
Health benefits
Flexible working arrangements