Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Surgery Center

## Surgical Technologist
- Ambulatory Surgery Center - days Apply:
Oklahoma City:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R0069120##
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* Position Title:

** Surgical Technologist
- Ambulatory Surgery Center - days##
** Department:
** Surgery Center##
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* 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*
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* Location:

** University of Oklahoma Medical Center Surgery Center
** Shift:
** Full-Time, 10hr shifts M,T,W,F No Call, No Weekends or Holidays##
* Preference will be given to Surgical Tech experienced in Eye Surgeries
** Adult Surgery Center has 5 ORs. Adult Surgery Center offers procedures in a variety of areas from eyes, orthopedics, fractures, some ortho cases, and pain management! ASC handle approximately 25 cases daily! Candidates who share a common goal in patient care, have stability, and good team players often do well in this environment!
* Job Description 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.  
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* 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.  
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* General Responsibilities:

*** Performs other duties as assigned.
** Level 1:
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Education:

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

** No experience required. Previous hospital experience preferred.
** Licensure/Certification s/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…