SURGICAL TECH- 1ST ASSIST - FT - DAY SHIFT

UHS • Enid, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides surgical assistance in the operating room to the primary surgeon during surgical procedures as a Certified First Assistant (CFA), and functions in the role of a surgical technician when not performing as a CFA. Responsible for planning and preparing for technically advanced surgical procedures in a multi-service setting. Functions as a collaborative team member in a surgical suite.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• BLS certification required.
• Certified First Assistance (CFA) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year required.
• Good communication skills.
• Typing and basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes annual contact requirements, attends 75% of the unit meetings either by attendance or reading of the minutes.
• Attend all mandatory in-services.
• Documentation of 10 educational hours in addition to mandatory in-services.
• Participates in orientation and cross training of new employees, students, and department personnel as requested and documented in chronological order.
• Demonstrates correct Materials Management (instruments, sponges, needles, etc.)
• Displays various transfer techniques with sharps, as needed.
• Accountability of surgical objects.
• Accountability and care of surgical specimens.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education annually to met own professional development and department specific requirements.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Sign on Bonus
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers

What This Job Offers

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