Surgical Technologist: OR Prep & Sterile Field Expert

Saint Francis Hospital South, L.L.C.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist under the supervision of a registered nurse during operative procedures. You will prepare instrumentation, establish and maintain a sterile field, and anticipate supplies needed for the case.

The role emphasizes patient flow, aseptic techniques, and competency across multiple specialties. Certification and a solid ABHES/CAAHEP-credentialed education are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a sterile field.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation.

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.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field preparation

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP Surgical Technology program

Job description

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist under the supervision of a registered nurse during operative procedures. You will prepare instrumentation, establish and maintain a sterile field, and anticipate supplies needed for the case.

The role emphasizes patient flow, aseptic techniques, and competency across multiple specialties. Certification and a solid ABHES/CAAHEP-credentialed education are preferred for this role.