Job DescriptionINTEGRIS Health Portland Ave, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Surgical Tech in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work Full-Time 0700-1730 with our Surgery team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. Those who accept an offer for this Certified Surg Tech - Surgery position, may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of $10,000. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who supports the surgical team in delivering care to patients in a variety of settings. They assist in preparing surgical areas, managing instruments and supplies, and ensuring sterile technique under the supervision of licensed surgical staff. This role is suitable for individuals beginning their careers in surgical services or transitioning from other clinical or patient care roles. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Surgical Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Maintains the sterile field.Demonstrates an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care and takes responsibility for ensuring patient safety during the operative procedure.Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedureScrubs, gowns, and glovesSets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedurePerforms appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closedGowns and gloves surgeon and assistantsHelps in draping sterile fieldPasses instruments, sharps, etc., to surgeon during procedureEnsures proper disposition of surgical specimens and culturesMaintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedurePrepares sterile dressingsCleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilizationAssists other members of team with terminal cleaning of roomAssists in prepping room for the next patientMay retrieve and transport medicationsFor Lakeside Women's Hospital and INTEGRIS Health Grove HospitalEnsures all instruments are decontaminated and stored using the appropriate processes, solutions, supplies and equipment.Completes the necessary procedures for sterilization per manufacturer instructions and hospital procedures.Responsible for preparing and documenting sterilization process charts, logs and records per hospital and regulatory guidelines.Completes high level disinfectant process education annually, as applicable.Reports to the assigned supervisor and Clinical Director.This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. High exposure to hazardous risks and contaminants, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, lasers, radiology and fluoroscopy equipment, needle sticks, suction splashing, chemicals, cleaning solvents - Stat IV, sterilization chemicals, hexacholorophate, betadine and sharps and wet floors. Temperatures may vary in procedure environment, may stand on hard floors or platforms, exposed to a variety of interruptions, odor, and must wear universal protective clothing. May be required to work overtime, late shifts, weekends and be on call. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed.All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.QualificationsBCLS required within 120 days of employment.Prior experience in a direct patient care or clinical support role (e.g., medical assistant, patient care tech, EMT, or similar) is preferred and will be considered in lieu of formal surgical technology experience.Must be able to communicate effectively in English.For Lakeside Women's Hospital:Knowledge of preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies preferredRadiology/Cath Lab Only:6 months experience in angiography preferred * Experience with PTA and PTCA, laser PTA/PTCA, and intra aortic balloon pump preferredTech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT), TS-C (NCCT)CST(Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - CST) (NATL)About UsINTEGRIS Health mission: Partnering with people to live healthier lives.To our patients, that means we will partner to provide unprecedented access to quality and compassionate health care. To you, it means some of the state's best career and development opportunities. With INTEGRIS Health, you will have a genuine chance to make a difference in your life and your career.INTEGRIS Health is the state's largest Oklahoma-owned health system with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental health facilities and home health agencies throughout much of the state.
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