Certified Surgical Tech 13-Week IHC

UHS•Enid, OK

72d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Surg Tech to join our surgery team as a 13-week In House Contract at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for a surg tech looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more. Position Summary: Responsible for planning and preparing for the surgical procedure and assisting the surgeon. Responsible for sterilization of surgical equipment and to assemble scheduled and emergency case carts.

Requirements

Certification as a surgical technologist (CST) required.
1-2 years of scrubbing experience in an operating room setting.
BLS certification required.
Good communication skills.
Basic computer skills required.
High school graduate or GED required.
BLS required.
Surgical technology preparation and/or experience in operating room technique required.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide experience is a preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates correct Materials Management (instruments, sponges, needles, etc.)
Displays various transfer techniques with sharps, as needed.
Counting of surgical objects as required per policy.
Accountability and care of surgical specimens.
Consistently practices procedures to protect self and others and adheres to OSHA exposure plan guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of the surgery environment.
Using the correct Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Having and practicing the skills necessary to function within all surgery specialties. (Ortho, Neuro, General, Vascular, OB/GYN, Plastic, Cysto, Uro and Opth.
Scrubs for operative procedures demonstrating good aseptic technique, knowledge of perioperative safety and infection control guidelines, and appropriate handling of instruments, suture, and specimens.
Demonstrates competency in assisting the nurse in the care of the patient by assisting with patient prep, patient positioning, and transportation of the patient.