Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Certified Surg Tech

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Profession: Technician

Specialty: Surgical

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Ophthalmology experience required. Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians is required.

License: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Certifications: Surgical Technician Certification Required.

Must-Have: Knowledge of basic human anatomy and basic first-aid methods and practices. Skill in maintaining an effective working relationship with others. Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.

Description: Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance as a surgical (scrub) technician in an operating room or other facility performing surgical procedures. Learns to use physician's preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures. Prepares sterile field by opening instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique. Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures. Assists in preparing the operative field by 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 instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and avoid hazards to the 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, may perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Client Details: City Oklahoma City State OK

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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