OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

Surgical Technologist - Adult Surgery

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology school or program is required for all levels.
Level I requires no prior experience; previous hospital experience is preferred.
Level II requires at least 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Level III requires at least 5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required for all levels.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing, is preferred for Level I and required for Levels II and III.
Knowledge of medical asepsis as applied to the operating room, instruments used for surgical procedures, operating-room setup, handling and transferring instruments and supplies, handling tissue specimens, cultures and smears, and inventory methods.
Ability to follow technical written and verbal instructions and provide technical assistance in all specialty areas.
Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide care appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Proficiency in basic computer functions and programs.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

Responsibilities

Use physicians’ preference cards to help prepare the operating room for procedures and assist in maintaining and updating those cards.
Maintain adequate instruments and supplies to meet changing patient needs.
Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies before procedures; prepare the sterile field by obtaining, opening, and arranging anticipated instruments and supplies.
Continuously monitor the sterile field, assist with draping the patient and operative area, and open and prepare the sterile field with the nurse.
Assist the nurse in correctly identifying 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 while maintaining attention to the sterile field.
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 regarding the patient or procedure and take emergency action as required.
Assist with postoperative 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 to determine quality.
Act as a liaison between physicians and management regarding instruments and supplies.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

For Level I, previous hospital experience is preferred.
For Level I, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing, is preferred.

Position Title:

Surgical Technologist - Adult Surgery

Department:

Adult Surgery

Job Description:

This position may be filled as Surgical Technologist 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications.
Special Benefits:
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals

Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

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.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Level I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.

Experience: No experience required. Previous hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
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.

Level II

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
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.

Level III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About the Company

OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: Not listed

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