Surgical Technologist

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, OK seeks a Surgical Technologist for weekend coverage. You will assist in the operating room, preparing and maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring supplies and instrumentation are ready for each case.

The role requires ABHES/CAAHEP or state program graduation and NBSTSA/NCCT certification, with CPR certification and 0–2 years of related experience. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, managing counts, and maintaining asepsis throughout procedures

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• CPR certification and current licensure/registration where applicable.
• 0-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain sterile field for procedures.
• Anticipate and provide instrumentation and supplies for surgery.
• Facilitate patient flow through case turnover.
• Maintain asepsis of operating room and perform high level disinfection.
• Accurately count sponges, needles, and instruments with RN, reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical instrumentation

Case turnover

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program ABHES/CAAHEP or State

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeDaysFri, Sat, Sun 6:30am-7pm#ALDINDJob Summary: Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs the duties of a primary or secondary surgical technologist in surgical procedures.Minimum Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) or by the State.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). CPR certification.Work Experience: 0-2 years of related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of aseptic technique. Ability to prepare and maintain a sterile field. Basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Creates and maintains sterile field, anticipates and provides instrumentation and supplies necessary to perform surgery. Facilitates patient flow through case turnover. Performs environmental activities to maintain asepsis of operating room. Anticipates needs in instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to technique procedure, and special requirements. Maintains correct sponge, needle, and instrument count with registered nurse and reports discrepancies as policy requires. Performs high level disinfection. Develops and demonstrates competency in specialty team cases and can serve as a preceptor. Demonstrates competencies in multiple specialties. Makes changes in surgeon's preference cards per surgeon requests to keep them current.Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in complex technical or professional field.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.Special Job Dimensions: Responds to and must take emergency call, if applicable.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Surgical CST Residency - South CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability