Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay for earned wages

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room team at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee. Under RN supervision, you will prepare the OR, gather supplies, and assist with procedures to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role requires a high school diploma or nursing education/licensing equivalency, OR experience or eligible program completion, and strong aseptic technique. 40 hours weekly with variable shifts, and a commitment to teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma/GED or nursing education/licensing equivalency.
• Experience in operating room setting or approved surgical tech program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and healthcare team in executing plan of care.
• Prepare and organize equipment, supplies, and instruments for procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and proper handling of specimens and instruments.
• Communicate patient status and concerns to the RN.
• Document quality controls and unit standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork and prioritization in a fast-paced OR environment.

Skills

Operating room procedures

Patient care

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing program graduate

Licensing equivalency education

Tools

Surgical equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

It\'s more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments. Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.
• Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards.
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

• Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
• Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Rare kneeling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4403000024 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.