What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician Adult Surgery OUMC - FS position at eTeam?
Job Title : Surgical Technician Adult Surgery
Location : Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Shift : 5 x 8 hours, Days
Weekly gross rate : $2098.00
Start date : 09 / 30 / 2024
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.
Learns to use Physician's preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure.
Prepares sterile field by the opening of instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique.
Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures.
Assists in preparing operative field by assisting the physician in 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 such instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and avoid hazard to 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 incumbent may be required to perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities.
General Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills / Experience :
Graduation from an accredited school / program for Surgical Technicians.
License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required :
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
Salary : $2,098
