Surgical Technologist: Cardiovascular Thoracic OR

Saint Francis Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist performs primary or secondary surgical technologist duties during surgical procedures in the Cardiovascular/Thoracic operating room. The role creates and maintains a sterile field, anticipates and provides the instruments and supplies needed for surgery, supports patient flow during case turnover, and carries out environmental activities to maintain operating-room asepsis. The technologist maintains accurate counts with the registered nurse, performs high-level disinfection, develops competency in specialty cases and multiple specialties, may serve as a preceptor, and updates surgeons’ preference cards as requested. This position is based at the Yale Operating Room on the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is full-time, day shift. The position may require emergency call, if applicable, and has been identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law. The posting notes that the listed functions and physical demands are not all-inclusive and that additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program accredited by ABHES, CAAHEP, or the State.
Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
CPR certification.
0–2 years of related experience.
Basic knowledge of aseptic technique.
Ability to prepare and maintain a sterile field.
Basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a sterile field and anticipate and provide the instrumentation and supplies needed for surgery.
Facilitate patient flow through case turnover.
Perform environmental activities to maintain operating-room asepsis.
Anticipate instrument, suture, sponge, and supply needs according to the procedure, technique, and special requirements.
Maintain correct sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the registered nurse, and report discrepancies as policy requires.
Perform high-level disinfection.
Develop and demonstrate competency in specialty team cases and serve as a preceptor when appropriate.
Demonstrate competency in multiple specialties.
Update surgeons’ preference cards at their request.
Respond to emergency call, if applicable.