Integris Health OK , OK 73481
Posted 2 days ago
INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a RN in Yukon, OK. In this position, you'll work Full time, with our Labor & Delivery 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.
The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who works with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. 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.
The 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 procedure
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
Helps in draping sterile field
Passes instruments, sharps, etc., to surgeon during procedure
Ensures proper disposition of surgical specimens and cultures
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Prepares sterile dressings
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
Assists in prepping room for the next patient
May retrieve and transport medications
For Lakeside Women's Hospital:
Ensures 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
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.
BCLS within 120 days of employment
Graduate certificate from an accredited surgical technology program within 60 days or 6 months experience as a surgical technologist
If surgical technology program not completed before hire, or within 60 days of hire or doesn't have 6 months experience as surgical technologist, employment with INTEGRIS Health will be terminated.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
For Lakeside Women's Hospital:
Radiology/Cath Lab Only:
6 months experience in angiography preferred
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Tech in Surgery
CST(Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
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