Surgical Technologist- Surgery Center - days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Surgery Center in Oklahoma City. The role supports sterile technique, instrument handling, and OR setup across 10‑hour shifts.

Entry level to senior levels may apply depending on experience, with a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to sterile procedures, offering full‑time hours with no call, weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• No experience required; hospital experience preferred.
• Level 2 requires at least 3 years of experience; Level 3 requires at least 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes physician's preference cards to prepare the OR for surgery.
• Maintains instrument supply and updates preference cards.
• Scrubs in and sets up instruments and supplies prior to procedures.
• Prepares sterile fields and ensures sterile techniques throughout procedures.
• Delivers medications to the surgeon and assists with counts as directed.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Instrument handling

OR setup

Sterile field management

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Position Title: Surgical Technologist- 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

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!

Job Description

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

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.