Certified Surgical Technician - Sterile Process Day Shift

Full Time Sterile Processing Tech

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling y's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled Full Time Sterile Processing Tech to join our surgery team y's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care.

Perfect for a surg tech looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning and preparing for the surgical procedure and assisting the surgeon. Responsible for sterilization of surgical equipment and to assemble scheduled and emergency case carts.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates correct Materials Management (instruments, sponges, needles, etc.)
• Displays various transfer techniques with sharps, as needed
• Counting of surgical objects as required per policy
• Accountability and care of surgical specimens
• Consistently practices procedures to protect self and others and adheres to OSHA exposure plan guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of the surgery environment
• Using the correct Personal Protective Equipment as needed
• Having and practicing the skills necessary to function within all surgery specialties
• Scrubs for operative procedures demonstrating good aseptic technique, knowledge of perioperative safety and infection control guidelines, and appropriate handling of instruments, suture, and specimens
• Demonstrates competency in assisting the nurse in the care of the patient by assisting with patient prep, patient positioning, and transportation of the patient

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

Certified Requirements:

• Certification as a surgical technologist (CST) required
• 1-2 years of scrubbing experience in an operating room setting
• BLS certification required
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills required

Non Certified Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED required
• BLS required
• Surgical technology preparation and/or experience in operating room technique required
• Nurse Aide experience is a preferred

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law.

For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain work spaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.