Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical Tech (Certified Surgical Tech) for a 13-week assignment. The role involves scrub duties in operating rooms or labor and delivery, maintaining sterile technique, preparing the sterile field, draping patients, and assisting with instrument counts. BLS is required on hire.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program and demonstrated ability to work well with others in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required on hire.
• Skills in working with others and ability to care for patients.
• Ability to interpret patient data and age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides technical assistance as a surgical scrub technician in operating rooms or labor and delivery.
• Prepares sterile field and instruments using sterile technique.
• Performs the surgical scrub prior to patient entry.
• Assists in draping the patient and preparing the operative field.
• Maintains sterile technique and participates in counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Cleans and sterilizes contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Assists in training surgical technicians.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

First-aid proficiency

Team relationship skills

Patient age-appropriate care

Clinical data assessment

Patient needs interpretation

Education

Accredited Surgical Tech program

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Technician

Specialty: Surgical

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 4x10 Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians

License: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Certifications: None

Must-Have:

• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and basic first-aid methods and practices.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
• Ability to interpret information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs.

Description:Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance as a surgical (scrub) technician in an operating room or labor and delivery setting.Learns to use Physician’s preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures.Prepares sterile field by opening instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique.Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room for all procedures.Assists in preparing the operative field by assisting in draping the patient.Preserves and ensures correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis.Obtains special equipment such as electrosurgical machines and ensures they are in working order.Manipulates instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and avoid hazards to the patient.Observes the progress of surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed.Recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique.Participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed.Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment, and supplies.Cleans operating room areas and disposes of soiled linen.Assists in training surgical technicians.If assigned to the Labor and Delivery unit, may perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities.Performs other duties as assigned.