CVOR / Surgical Technologist - Day Shift - 8 x 5

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of essential tasks in the operating room to assist the surgical team, ensuring a sterile and organized environment for surgical procedures. This position involves preparing the operating room, handling surgical instruments, and providing support throughout the surgical process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment; adjust and check equipment for proper function.
• Prepare patients for surgery by ensuring aseptic incision sites and assisting with positioning on the operating table.
• Assist the surgical team in donning sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons during surgery.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and perform sponge or suction duties under the supervision of the surgeon.
• Assist in specimen preparation, care, and disposal for laboratory analysis.
• Label and ensure proper distribution of medications during surgery.
• Transfer patients to recovery post-surgery and maintain a clean operating environment.
• Restock and prepare the operating room for subsequent procedures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must meet or maintain compliance with PA state licensing requirements (e.g., Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73).

Schedule

This is a day shift position with an 8 x 5 schedule, working 5 days per week.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!