Surgical Technologist: Cardiovascular Thoracic OR

Saint Francis Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Cardiovascular/Thoracic Yale Operating Room - Yale Campus in Tulsa, OK invites applications for a Full Time Surgical Technologist. Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, you will support cardiovascular/thoracic procedures by maintaining the sterile field and assisting the team.

Minimum education is ABHES/CAAHEP accredited program; NBSTSA or NCCT certification and CPR are required.0–2 years of related experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES/CAAHEP or state-registered Surgical Technology program.
• Certified through NBSTSA or NCCT; CPR certified.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile field management.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains sterile field and provides instrumentation and supplies for surgery.
• Facilitates patient flow through case turnover.
• Maintains asepsis of operating room and tracks sponge/needle/instrument counts.
• Performs high level disinfection.
• Develops competency in multiple specialties and can serve as a preceptor.
• Updates surgeon preference cards as requested.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Full Time

Days

Day Shift

Job 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.

Surgery Cardiovascular/Thoracic Yale Operating Room - Yale Campus

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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