Surgical Technologist- Surgery Center - days

Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Surgery Center to support the operating room team in day shifts. The role involves scrubbing, preparing sterile fields, and assisting the surgeon with instruments and supplies across multiple procedures.

Entry to mid-level positions with a path to advancement are available. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and relocation assistance are offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• No experience required; CST preferred.
• BLS required; CST/TS-C is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room using physician preference cards.
• Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist with draping and patient positioning as needed.
• Deliver instruments and supplies to the surgeon as required.
• Assist with counts, specimen handling, and postop processing.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Medical asepsis

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Education

Surgical Technology degree

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 other qualifications.

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

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 (Surgical Technologist I)

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

• 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.

Benefits and Employer Information

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.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & WorldReport in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & WorldReport as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore available positions.

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