Surgery Technologist - Pediatric OR - Full Time - Days/Evenings

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I for the Pediatric OR. This entry-level role works under supervision to provide technical assistance in the operating room, with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, rotating days and evenings.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program and BLS certification; CST/TS-C may be preferred. The position offers growth within OU Health's surgical services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• No experience required; hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• CST or TS-C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing operating room using physician’s preference cards.
• Maintain and update preference cards.
• Ensure adequate instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Scrub in and set up instruments prior to procedures.
• Prepare sterile field and maintain sterility during procedures.
• Deliver medications to the surgeon as needed.
• Assist with sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Support postoperative processing of instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Instrument handling

Sterile technique

Age-appropriate care

Computer literacy

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Tools

Surgical instruments management

Job description

Position Title

Surgery Technologist - Pediatric OR - Full Time - Days/Evenings

Department

Pediatric OR

Job Description

OR experience is preferred. Experience in Surgery Required.

Schedule: 4x10hr shifts from 1230-2300 rotating days.

The Surgical Technologist I is an entry level professional who works under supervision to provide technical assistance in an operating room, labor and delivery, or other unit performing surgical or invasive procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilizes physician’s preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure.
• Assists in maintaining and updating preference cards.
• Maintains an adequate supply of instruments and supplies to meet the patient’s changing needs.
• Scrubs in and sets up instruments and supplies prior to procedure.
• Prepares sterile field by obtaining, opening, and arranging instruments and supplies anticipated for the procedure.
• Ensures continuous monitoring of sterile field once established.
• Assists in draping the patient and operative area.
• With nurse, opens and prepares the sterile field.
• Assists the nurse in correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Remains attentive during surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed.
• Remains attentive to sterile field and recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique.
• Delivers medications to the surgeon.
• Participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed by policy.
• Reports all drains, packs, implants, etc. to the circulating nurse and assists with application of dressings.
• Informs appropriate personnel of any potential problems regarding patient or procedure.
• Takes emergency action as required.
• Assists with post-operative processing of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans operating room areas and disposes of sharps from sterile field according to policy.
• Participates in evaluation of new products, methods, or equipment to determine quality.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians and management regarding instruments and supplies.
• Assists with patient transport as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.

Experience: No experience required. Previous hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required

• Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the operating room.
• Knowledge of various instruments used for each type of surgical procedure.
• Knowledge of proper operating room setup.
• Knowledge of proper method of handling and transferring instruments and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures, and smears.
• Knowledge of inventory methods.
• Skills in maintaining an effective working relationship with others.
• Skills in following technical written and verbal instructions.
• Skills in providing technical assistance in all specialty areas.
• Understanding of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and relevant ability to provide care appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Proficient in basic computer functions and programs.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans
• many more

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.