Surgical Technologist- Surgery Center - days

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as Surgical Technologist 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. The Adult Surgery Center has 5 ORs and offers procedures in a variety of areas including eyes, orthopedics, fractures, some ortho cases, and pain management. The ASC handles approximately 25 cases daily. Candidates who share a common goal in patient care, have stability, and are good team players often do well in this environment. 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 other unit performing surgical or invasive procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.
Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
At least 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required (for Level 2).
At least 5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required (for Level 3).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required (for Level 2 and 3).
Knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the operating room.
Knowledge of various instruments used for each type of surgical procedure.
Knowledge of proper operating room setup.
Knowledge of proper method of handling and transferring instruments and supplies.
Knowledge of proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures, and smears.
Knowledge of inventory methods.
Skills in maintaining an effective working relationship with others.
Skills in following technical written and verbal instructions.
Skills in providing technical assistance in all specialty areas.
Understanding of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and relevant ability to provide care appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
Proficient in basic computer functions and programs.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred (for Level 1).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) preferred (for Level 1).

Responsibilities

Utilizes physician’s preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure.
Assists in maintaining and updating preference cards.
Maintains an adequate supply of instruments and supplies to meet the patient’s changing needs.
Scrubs in and sets up instruments and supplies prior to procedure.
Prepares sterile field by obtaining, opening, and arranging instruments and supplies anticipated for the procedure.
Ensures continuous monitoring of sterile field once established.
Assists in draping the patient and operative area.
With nurse, opens and prepares the sterile field.
Assists the nurse in correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
Remains attentive during surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed.
Remains attentive to sterile field and recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique.
Delivers medications to the surgeon.
Participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed by policy.
Reports all drains, packs, implants, etc. to the circulating nurse and assists with application of dressings.
Informs appropriate personnel of any potential problems regarding patient or procedure.
Takes emergency action as required.
Assists with post-operative processing of instruments and equipment.
Cleans operating room areas and disposes of sharps from sterile field according to policy.
Participates in evaluation of new products, methods, or equipment to determine quality.
Acts as a liaison between physicians and management regarding instruments and supplies.
Assists with patient transport as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.