Surgical Technologist - Surgery - Days (0630-1500)

INTEGRIS Health•Edmond, OK

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Edmond, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an Surg Tech - Surgery- Days in Edmond, OK. In this position, you'll work 0630p-1500p, full-time with our Surgery team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who supports the surgical team in delivering care to patients in a variety of settings. They assist in preparing surgical areas, managing instruments and supplies, and ensuring sterile technique under the supervision of licensed surgical staff. This role is suitable for individuals beginning their careers in surgical services or transitioning from other clinical or patient care roles. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: NCCT-TS-C (Tech in Surgery-Certified) OR AST-CST (Certified Surgical Tech)
EXPERIENCE: Experience in a direct patient care or clinical support role (e.g., medical assistant, patient care tech, EMT, or similar)
Lakeside Women's Hospital: Knowledge of preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies
Radiology/Cath Lab Only: 6 months experience in angiography preferred.
Experience with PTA and PTCA, laser PTA/PTCA, and intra aortic balloon pump

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining the sterile field under supervision.
Demonstrates an understanding of the procedure and supports surgical team needs.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves appropriately.
Sets up sterile tables with instruments and supplies under guidance.
Performs instrument and sponge counts with the circulator.
Passes instruments during surgery.
Aids in cleaning and preparing instruments for sterilization.
Supports terminal cleaning of rooms and preparation for the next procedure.
May retrieve and transport medications (no preparation or administration).
For Lakeside Women's Hospital and INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital Ensures all instruments are decontaminated and stored using the appropriate processes, solutions, supplies and equipment.
Completes the necessary procedures for sterilization per manufacturer instructions and hospital procedures.
Responsible for preparing and documenting sterilization process charts, logs and records per hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Completes high level disinfectant process education annually, as applicable.
Reports to the assigned supervisor and Clinical Director.