Surgical Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital South, L.L.C.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital South, L.L.C. seeks a surgical technologist to work under direct supervision of a registered nurse in surgical procedures. The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and NBSTSA or NCCT certification, plus CPR.

Highlights include maintaining sterile fields, preparing devices and instruments, and ensuring accurate counts with the nurse. This is a full-time position on-site in Tulsa, with shifts totaling 12 hours and flexibility for call as

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited by ABHES/CAAHEP or by the relevant state authority.
• Certification through NBSTSA or NCCT is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains sterile field and anticipates instrumentation and supplies for surgery.
• Facilitates patient flow through case turnover and maintains asepsis in the operating room.
• Maintains sponge, needle, and instrument counts and reports discrepancies as policy requires.
• Develops competency in multiple specialties and may serve as a preceptor.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field prep

Surgical instruments

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP program

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full Timethree 12 hour shifts per weekJob 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 - 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