Surgery Center Surgical Technician

Surgery Center Surgical Technician - 19369

Ada, OK Health Full Time

Posted 8 days ago Apply before June 3, 2025

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We are currently looking for a Full Time Surgery Center Surgical Technician to join our Surgery Center Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Summary:
Under general supervision, provides technical assistance during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:
Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for pending surgical procedures
Updates surgeon preference cards following each procedure on an as needed basis and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and provides instruments
Completes sterile processing procedures
Cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, records, sterilizes, and stores all instruments and equipment used for patient care
Performs daily testing of sterilization equipment and reporting defective equipment to sterile processing supervisor
Properly records daily testing of sterilization equipment
Notifies supervisor immediately for any failed diagnostic testing on sterilization equipment
Limits traffic in and out of the sterilization areas by transporting sterile instruments to their designated area(s)
Cleans all sterilization areas and equipment according to guidelines on daily/weekly/monthly schedules
Checks all sterilization areas for expirations on any sterilization products used
Assists with transporting instruments to other facilities for sterilization processing when equipment is nonoperational
Monitors surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
Performs surgical hand scrub per AST/AORN/CDC guidelines
Gowns and gloves self, surgeon, and assistants utilizing sterile technique
Performs appropriate instrument and soft supply counts with circulating RN
Provides surgical scrub assistance during invasive procedures performed in Surgery Center and other areas
Performs other functions in the OR that require adherence to sterile technique
Labels all medication and solutions on and off sterile field using standard practices
Maintains highest standards of sterile technique before and during procedure
Prepares and applies sterile dressings per surgeon preference cards or direct order
Assists with lateral transfer of patients to and from OR table/gurney utilizing proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices
Processes all instrumentation/equipment according to individual manufacturer instructions for use (IFU) documents
Observes for breaks in sterile technique and calls any issues to the attention of the surgeon and circulating RN and takes steps to rectify any breaks in sterile technique immediately
Functions in SPD on an as needed basis to manually clean laparoscopic items after hours, utilize the drying cabinet for laparoscopic items in after hour situations, using the mechanical washer in cases of an emergency, and assisting with putting away and rotating sterile instruments based upon AAMI/AORN/AST/IAHCSMM guidelines/requirements
Functions as a Surgical First Assistant (SFA), as qualified and as assigned, as outlined by the Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA). Must complete requirements according to SFA competencies
Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
Greets and engages with a smile
Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
Maintains and promotes professionalism
Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
Ability to demonstrate impeccable sterile technique
Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
Ensures compliance
Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Ability to multitask
Must possess the ability to identify and utilize a wide variety of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
Excellent Phone Skills

Experience:
Essential:
No prior experience required

Education:
Essential:
Diploma of Surgical Technology

Essential:
Completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program is required if functioning as a Surgical First Assistant

Credentials:
Essential:
Pass general background check
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nonessential:
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C)

Nonessential:
At least two (2) years recent employment as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) is required if functioning as a surgical first assistant

Working Conditions:
Essential:
Fast-paced
Works in a hospital or clinic environment
Potential exposure to biohazards
Potential exposure to contagious diseases
Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations
Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
Use computer up to 25% of shift
Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
Standing up to 100% of shift
Walking up to 100% of shift
Must be flexible with work schedule
Pass pre-employment drug test
May be required to be available for Call-Back
May be on-call

Work Location: In person