Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR - Days

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their Cardiovascular Surgery team in Oklahoma City. This role involves providing exceptional care and maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a CST certification and the ability to effectively communicate in English. You will be responsible for anticipating the needs of the surgical team, preparing instruments, and ensuring patient safety. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification within 120 days of employment is required.
• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile field and anticipate the surgeon's needs.
• Prepare and check supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Ensure quality patient care and safety during operations.

Skills

BCLS certification

Communication in English

Experience in multiple specialties

Knowledge of sterile techniques

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR - Days

INTEGRIS Health Baptist, Oklahoma's larges not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Oklahoma City. In this position, you'll work days with our Cardiovascular Surgery team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• BCLS within 120 days of employment
• Experience scrubbing in multiple specialties preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Radiology / Cath Lab Only:

• 6 months experience in angiography preferred
• Experience with PTA and PTCA, laser PTA/PTCA, and intra-aortic balloon pump.

INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital Only:
• Ensures all instruments are decontaminated and stored using the appropriate processes, solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Completes the necessary procedures for sterilization per manufacturer instructions and hospital procedures.
• Responsible for preparing and documenting sterilization process charts, logs and records per hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Completes high level disinfectant process education annually, as applicable.

Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT), TS-C (NCCT)

CST(Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - CST) (NATL)

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains the sterile field.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care and takes responsibility for ensuring patient safety during the operative procedure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure; scrubs, gowns, and gloves
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
• Helps in draping sterile field
• Ensures proper disposition of surgical specimens and cultures
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient
• May retrieve and transport medications
• Surgical Technologists may, if enrolled in an approved Surgical First Assist Program with current affiliate agreement with INTEGRIS, perform functions as a Certified Surgical First Assistant while completing program requirements
• Reports to the assigned supervisor and Clinical Director.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, lasers, radiology and fluoroscopy equipment, needle sticks, suction splashing, chemicals, cleaning solvents, Stat IV, sterilization chemicals, hexacholorophate, betadine and sharps. Must follow standard precautions.
• All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

About the company

Integris Health is an American 5013 not-for-profit organization which manages health care facilities in the state of Oklahoma.