Surgical Technologist Certified

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evening differential

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City is seeking a Surgical Technician (Evening shift). The role involves assisting the surgical team in the operating room, preparing and handling instruments, and ensuring aseptic technique under RN supervision.

Required is graduation from a technical OR program and at least 1 year CST experience, with BLS HCP certification and CST or NCCT credentials. Sign-on bonus and evening differential offered.

Qualifications

• BLS HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA
• Tech in Surgery - Certified - NCCT
• National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement an integrated plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supplies and resources based on an individualized plan of care; re-evaluates needs as required.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Operates surgical equipment and instruments with proper aseptic technique.
• Maintains documentation and lab specimen handling per standards.
• Demonstrates time management and prioritization in a busy OR setting.

Education

Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

Job description

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters -- every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department

Surgery

Schedule

Full Time Evening shift (3pm-11pm M-F)

• this position comes with a sign on bonus and evening differential

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 registered nurse.
• 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

• Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

Experience

• 1 year of CST experience required

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)
• And
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Or
• Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Or
• National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4403000040 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

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