Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Surgery Center - days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualif.

Relocation assistance if moving 100+ m

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

OU Health's Ambulatory Surgery Center in Oklahoma City is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Levels 1–3) to support eye and general surgeries in a high-volume environment. The role involves OR preparation, instrument handling, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Entry-level candidates welcome with no experience; higher levels require 3–5 years. Full-time with 10-hour shifts, sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and relocation assistance available for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Experience: Level 1—no experience required; Level 2—3+ years; Level 3—5+ years.
• BLS by the American Heart Association required; CST/TS-C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and instruments per physician's preference cards.
• Maintain and update preference cards and instrument inventory.
• Scrub in and set up sterile field for procedures.
• Assist with draping, tissue specimen handling, and specimen labeling.
• Deliver medications to the surgeon and participate in counts.
• Assist with post-operative instrument processing and room cleaning.

Skills

Knowledge of medical asepsis

Instruments handling

Operating room setup

Tissue specimens handling

Interpersonal collaboration

Technical instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Position Title

Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Surgery Center - days

Department

Surgery Center

Job Description

This position may be filled as Surgical Technologist 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and otherqualifications.

Special Benefits:

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals

Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles

Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center Surgery Center

Shift: Full-Time, 10hr shifts M,T,W,F No Call, No Weekends or Holidays

Preference will be given to Surgical Tech experienced in Eye Surgeries

Adult Surgery Center has 5 ORs. Adult Surgery Center offers procedures in a variety of areas from eyes, orthopedics, fractures, some ortho cases, and pain management! ASC handle approximately 25 cases daily! Candidates who share a common goal in patient care, have stability, and good team players often do well in this environment!

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.

Level 1

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Level 2

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Level 3

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.

Experience: At least 5 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.

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