Surgical Technician - Certified First Assist
Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Join a team that delivers excellence. \n Lehigh
Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues
who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. \n Join
our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a
health care organization that's nationally recognized,
forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health
networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join
the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a
nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering
plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among
the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive
years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times
with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious
distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in
our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar
Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital-
Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A'
grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020,
the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight
LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an
unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every
day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your
first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during
the surgical procedure and performs sponging, suturing, suctioning,
holding retractors, and homeostasis. Monitors the patient and
equipment during surgery and prepares patients for transport to and
from surgery. Job Duties Anticipates the needs of the surgeon
during routine and complex assignments in the scrub role. \n
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during
the surgical procedure. \n Intervenes to correct, minimize, or
prevent actual or potential risks, based upon observation of
physiological and/or behavioral data. \n Solves problems,
troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling
of equipment. \n Serves as the preceptor for new employees,
transfers, and/or affiliating students. Minimum Qualifications
Technical School Diploma Surgical technician program 4 years
experience in an operating room. Accepts and recognizes differences
among people. \n Demonstrates knowledge and ability to ensure
quality patient care during the procedure and for maintenance of
the sterile field. \n Demonstrates knowledge of the problem solving
process in the identification and resolution of patient care or
other problems. \n Demonstrates the capacity to become competent
and perform a variety of required technical skills. American Heart
Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire \n
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of
Pennsylvania Upon Hire \n CFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Physical Demands Lift and
carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher
(requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of
the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care
providers may be required to perform activities specific to their
role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job
Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the
major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions
for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of
the current position, however management reserves the right to
revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other
responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh
Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In
accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal,
state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health
Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such
protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions
and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and
programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection,
hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation,
benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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