Surgical Tech II

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Elk City, OK

5d • $21 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your career as a Surgical Technologist by playing a vital role in the operating room. You'll prepare instruments and equipment, assist surgeons during procedures, and help maintain a safe, sterile environment that supports exceptional patient care. You'll also gain experience in infection prevention, surgical instrumentation, and sterile processing while working alongside a collaborative surgical team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required; Sterile Processing certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an operating room and one year of sterile processing experience in a hospital, clinic, or veterinary setting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and advanced surgical specialties, including ENT, orthopedics, spine, plastics, ophthalmology, and total joint procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to train and precept new team members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field while assisting surgeons throughout operative procedures.
• Perform surgical scrub duties, instrument counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, and other intraoperative support.
• Clean, inspect, assemble, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices according to regulatory and manufacturer guidelines.
• Monitor sterilization processes, maintain quality assurance documentation, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory, restock supplies, and support the readiness of the operating room and sterile processing areas.
• Collaborate with the surgical team, mentor team members as appropriate, and participate in ongoing education and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

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