Surgical Technologist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team by preparing rooms, organizing instruments, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses before, during, and after procedures.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, accurate counts, patient safety, and collaboration across staff, with ongoing CQI participation and opportunities for certification and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from a nationally accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control; basic anatomy and medical terminology knowledge.
• New hires after Jan. 1, 2015 must obtain Certification within one year of graduation; 15 CEUs per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each procedure.
• Assists in patient positioning, prepping and draping for surgeries.
• Maintains sterile instrument table and ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Performs intraoperative instrument handling and specimen care; supports team during surgery.
• Counts instruments and sponges; reports discrepancies and helps correct counts as needed.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and physicians to ensure safe patient care and cost-conscious supply use.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Team collaboration

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

Applies learned principles in Surgical Technology to coordiinate activities directed at assisting the surgical team in the implementation of care. Works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care before, during and after surgery.

Job Summary

Applies learned principles in Surgical Technology to coordiinate activities directed at assisting the surgical team in the implementation of care. Works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care before, during and after surgery.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to circulating nurse and surgeon and/or corrects immediately.
• Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Is fully responsible for care of instruments/equipment during intra- operative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments, postoperatively.
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
• Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
• Interacts professionally with physicians and coworkers.
• Regularly collaborates with other members of the nursing team in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Demonstrates an awareness of the need for cost containment and the economic use of patient supplies.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with coworkers for the patient’s benefit.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the operating room technician’s scope of practice.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/or trays to be pulled for the procedure.
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Contributes to the 24-hour coverage of the operating room for emergency surgery.
• Performs any other assigned duties.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience

• One yr. Experience as a surgical technician desirable; clinical experience in a healthcare facility

Education

• High School diploma, new hires after Jan. 1, 2015 - Graduate of a nationally accredited Surgical Technology Program

Licenses/Certifications

• Understanding of aspectic technique and infection control. Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

Other

• BLS Certification; certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Flexibility to be assigned to Health Alliance facilities as needed.
• New Hires after Jan. 1, 2015 must obtain Certification within one year of graduation.
• All Surgical Technicians must obtain 15 CEUs per year.