Mount Nittany Health·State College, Pennsylvania
Functions as a scrub or assist in the operating room under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsible for delivering patient care according to AORN Standards of Practice and maintaining aseptic principles.
Responsible to the Director, Surgical Services, Manager, OR and PACU, and/or designee for overall practice. Functions under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist. Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Operating Room under the supervision of the professional nurse according to AORN Standards of Practice, Principles of Asepsis and Operating Room Policies and Procedures.
1. High School Education or equivalent. 2. Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation or successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force.
1. A minimum of three years’ operating room experience preferred. 2. A background in Cesarean Sections and Orthopedic, General and Vascular surgery preferred.
1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 2. Maintains a required Surgical Technologist certification.
This position is for a highly independent individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision from the Director, Manager or Nursing Supervisor.
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Market context
Operations roles in Pennsylvania healthcare settings often stay competitive because employers need people who can keep clinical workflows, compliance, and staffing aligned in busy laboratory environments. For this role, the combination of a science degree, four years of clinical laboratory experience, and preferred MT or MLS certification can make candidates stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then compare your background against the certification preference before applying.
