Surgical Technician - Labor & Delivery - Days

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

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 another unit performing surgical or invasive procedures. The role prepares and maintains the sterile field, instruments, and supplies; supports the surgeon and nursing staff during procedures; and assists with post-operative processing and patient transport as needed. The posting also describes minimum qualifications for Surgical Technologist II, including at least three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and required CST or TS-C certification. The position title identifies the Labor & Delivery department and day schedule.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology school or program.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
For Surgical Technologist II: at least three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
For Surgical Technologist II: CST certification from NBSTSA or TS-C certification from NCCT.
Knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the operating room.
Knowledge of instruments used for different surgical procedures, proper operating room setup, and proper handling and transfer of instruments and supplies.
Knowledge of proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures, and smears, and of inventory methods.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and follow technical written and verbal instructions.
Skills in providing technical assistance in all specialty areas.
Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide care appropriate to age-specific needs, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Proficiency in basic computer functions and programs.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred for Surgical Technologist I.
CST certification from NBSTSA or TS-C certification from NCCT preferred for Surgical Technologist I.

Responsibilities

Use physician preference cards to help prepare the operating room for procedures and assist with maintaining and updating the cards.
Maintain adequate instruments and supplies to meet changing patient needs.
Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies before procedures.
Prepare and continuously monitor the sterile field; obtain, open, and arrange anticipated instruments and supplies.
Assist with draping the patient and operative area and work with the nurse to open and prepare the sterile field.
Assist the nurse with correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
Remain attentive during surgery and provide additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed.
Recognize and correct breaks in sterile technique.
Deliver medications to the surgeon.
Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed by policy.
Report drains, packs, implants, and similar items to the circulating nurse and assist with applying dressings.
Inform appropriate personnel of potential problems involving the patient or procedure and take emergency action as required.
Assist with post-operative processing of instruments and equipment.
Clean operating room areas and dispose of sharps from the sterile field according to policy.
Participate in evaluating new products, methods, or equipment for quality.
Serve as a liaison between physicians and management regarding instruments and supplies.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.