Surgical Technician

OU Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Surgical Technician

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position Position Title: Surgical Technician - Adult Surgery

Department: Adult Surgery

Job Description:

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance in the capacity of a surgical (scrub) technician in an operating room, labor and delivery or other facility performing surgical 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.

Learns to use Physician's preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure

Prepares sterile field by the opening of instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique

Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures

Assists in preparing operative field by assisting the physician in draping the patient

Preserves and ensures correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis

Obtains special equipment such as electrosurgical machines and diagnostic lights and ensures that they are in working order

Manipulates such instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and avoid hazard to patient

Observes progress of surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed

Recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique

Participates in sponge, needle and instrument counts as directed by the circulating nurse

Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; cleans operating room areas; disposes of soiled linen

Assists in the training of surgical technicians

If assigned to the Labor and Delivery unit incumbent may be required to perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians OR

Experience: 0-3 year of scrub technician experience for the completion of training. Eligible to sit for the national exam by the Association of Surgical Technicians.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic human anatomy and of basic first-aid methods and practices.

Skill in maintaining an effective working relationship with others.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his or her service.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; and to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed by the appropriate patient age group (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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.

OU Health Job ID . Posted job title: Surgical Technician - Adult Surgery About OU Health

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

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