Certified Surgical Technician - Sterile Process - FT - Day Shift

UHS • Enid, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FULL TIME STERILE PROCESSING TECH
Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
We are seeking a highly skilled Full Time Sterile Processsing Tech to join our surgery team 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.
Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com
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.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED