Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech)

Chenega Corporation•Lawton, OK

3d•$28 - $30

About The Position

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Scrub Tech, also referred to as surgical technologist, in support of the Lawton Indian Hospital (LIH) OR/Surgery team. Scrub techs will assist the surgeons in the operating room. Primary duties will be providing sterile equipment to the surgeon. Other tasks will include helping prepare the patient for surgery, transferring the patient to the operating table, sterilizing equipment to be used in the surgery, maintain cleanliness of the operating room, and to help the surgical team scrub in before entering the OR. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Requirements

Available for the following schedule: Full-time position, standard working hours 8:00am to 5:00pm with 60 minute unpaid lunch. 40-hour work week. This role works weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed. On call for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have a certificate from an accredited training program in Sterile Processing and Distribution.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Sterile Processing Tech within the past 3 years.
CPR/BLS
Degree – diploma or higher
Have good communication and people skills.
Have good work ethic, being punctual and working the days scheduled to work.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a National Commissions of Health Certifying Agency preferred but not required.
CBSPD-preferred but not required
IAHCSMM-preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Clean the OR before and after each procedure
Set out necessary instruments
Ensure instruments are sterilized
Position the patient on the operating table
Arrange sterile drapes ensuring the surgical field is exposed
Assist the surgical tam scrubbing in to include putting on their gloves and gowns
Pass instruments, sponges, and dressings as needed
Retract tissue, apply suction, and assist with suturing
Clean reusable instruments prior to sterilization
Restock the supply room with supplies
Correctly identify the patient
Prepare the surgical field via shaving and cleaning
Keep records during the procedure
Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and request repairs when needed
Assist in moving patients in case of fire, disaster or emergency evacuations
Other duties as assigned