Surgical Tech PRN

United Surgical Partners International (USPI); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital is seeking a PRN Surgical Tech II to join its operating room team in Oklahoma City. The role involves performing the scrub duties, maintaining a sterile environment, preparing and passing instruments, and assisting the RN with circulating tasks under hospital policies.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a School of Surgical Technology, with high school diploma or equivalent; certification is preferred and BLS within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology.
• Certification as a Surgical Tech preferred; BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for performing the scrub role and assist with all aspects of the care of the surgical patient according to policy and procedure and care standards.
• Ability to follow directions and promote efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians and ancillary departments.
• Set priorities during procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Know anatomy and surgical procedures; assist RN with delegated circulating duties.
• Assist in patient transport, positioning, skin prep and specimen preparation as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology

Certification as a Surgical Tech preferred

AHA BLS healthcare required within 30 days of hire

Effective communicates, both orally and written

Job description

Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Surgical Tech!

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

Under the general supervision, the Surgical Tech II performs the scrub role and maintains a safe sterile environment which includes preparing, passing, holding, inserting, removing, cleaning and assembly of instruments, equipment and supplies; counting sponges, needles, sharps and instruments; and assists the RN with delegated circulating duties, transporting, positioning, skin preps and specimen preparation in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Is responsible for performing the scrub role and assist with all aspects of the care of the surgical patient according to policy and procedure and care standards.
• Ability to take direction from others and follow through in a concise manner, which also promotes efficiency.
• Ability to communicate using written, verbal, non-verbal skills when interacting with staff, physicians and ancillary departments.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Application of sterile and aseptic techniques
• Knowledge of anatomy & surgical procedures
• Acts to protect and advance patient’s best interest.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications.
• Employees possessing one to two years’ experience can make application to become a first assist. If not certified as a first assist, they will be required to attend a class for basic first assist skills, and provide and return demonstration in a competency-based class.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Surgical Tech Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology
• Certification as a Surgical Tech preferred.
• Effectively communicates, both orally and written.
• AHA BLS healthcare required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.