Surgical Technician - Labor & Delivery - Days

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Surgical Technician I in Labor & Delivery, dayshift, to support sterile technique and intraoperative tasks under supervision.

You scrub in, prepare instruments, assist with specimen labeling and counts, and help with post-operative processing while coordinating with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Certification as CST/TS-C preferred.
• Level I/II as Surgical Technologist per job posting details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR and instrument sets per physician preference cards.
• Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Maintain and monitor sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist with patient draping and specimen handling.
• Deliver instruments and supplies to the surgeon when needed.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed.
• Assist with post-operative processing and instrument cleaning.
• Support patient transport and communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

Medical asepsis

Surgical instruments

Operating room setup

Tissue handling

Inventory management

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Age-specific patient care

Education

Surgical Technology program graduation

Job description

Position Title:

Surgical Technician - Labor & Delivery - Days

Department:

Labor & Delivery

Job Description:

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 (Surgical Technologist I):

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Surgical Technologist II):

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required.
• 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) required.

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.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and 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.