Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech for a 13-week assignment in Oklahoma City. The role requires ophthalmology experience and hands-on scrub tech duties in the operating room.

Under supervision, you will prepare sterile fields, assist with instrument handling, and support the team to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency. Current BLS and certification are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and basic first-aid methods and practices
• Skills in maintaining effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance as a scrub surgical technician.
• Prepares sterile field and operating room with sterile technique.
• Assists in instrument handling, counts, and labelling specimens.
• Maintains patient and staff safety and supports anesthesia team as needed.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

First aid basics

Education

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Technician

Specialty: Surgical

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Ophthalmology experience required

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

Certifications: Surgical technician certification required

Must-Have:

• Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and basic first-aid methods and practices
• Skills in maintaining effective working relationships

Description:Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance in the capacity of a surgical (scrub) technician in an operating room or other facility performing surgical procedures.Learns to use physician's preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure.Prepares sterile field by opening instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique.Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures.Assists in preparing the operative field by draping the patient.Preserves and ensures correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis.Obtains special equipment such as electrosurgical machines and diagnostic lights 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 by the circulating nurse.Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment, and supplies; cleans operating room areas; disposes of soiled linen.Assists in the training of surgical technicians.If assigned to labor and delivery, may perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.Identifies each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs to provide appropriate care.