Surgical Technician - Labor & Delivery - Days

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Health, dental and medical plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technician I for Labor & Delivery to assist in operating room procedures and ensure sterile technique. You will work under supervision to prepare rooms, scrub in, arrange instruments, and support the surgical team throughout the perioperative process.

The role emphasizes maintaining sterile conditions, assisting with specimen handling, and supporting anesthesia and nursing staff as needed in a busy labor and delivery unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association is required.
• Certification preferred: CST or TS-C from NBSTSA/NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room per physician’s cards and maintain sterile field.
• Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Deliver medications to the surgeon and assist in counts.
• Maintain instrument availability and assist with specimen handling.
• Assist with patient transport and post-operative instrument processing.
• Monitor sterile technique and communicate potential issues to staff.

Skills

Medical asepsis

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique

Team coordination

Computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program

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):

• Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.
• No experience required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• 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):

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

About OU Health:

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. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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