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Position Title: Surgical Technologist - Pediatric Surgery Department: Pediatric OR Job Description: This position may be filled as a Surgical Technologist level 1, 2, or 3 depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. Special Benefits: Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles The Surgical Technologist works under supervision to provide technical assistance in an operating room, labor and delivery, or other unit performing surgical or invasive procedures. 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. • Utilizes physician’s preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure. • Assists in maintaining and updating preference cards. • Maintains an adequate supply of instruments and supplies to meet the patient’s changing needs. • Scrubs in and sets up instruments and supplies prior to procedure. • Prepares sterile field by obtaining, opening, and arranging instruments and supplies anticipated for the procedure. • Ensures continuous monitoring of sterile field once established. • Assists in draping the patient and operative area. • With nurse, opens and prepares the sterile field. • Assists the nurse in correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis. • Remains attentive during surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed. • Remains attentive to sterile field and recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique. • Delivers medications to the surgeon. • Participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed by policy. • Reports all drains, packs, implants, etc. to the circulating nurse and assists with application of dressings. • Informs appropriate personnel of any potential problems regarding patient or procedure. • Takes emergency action as required. • Assists with post-operative processing of instruments and equipment. • Cleans operating room areas and disposes of sharps from sterile field according to policy. • Participates in evaluation of new products, methods, or equipment to determine quality. • Acts as a liaison between physicians and management regarding instruments and supplies. • Assists with patient transport as needed. General Responsibilities: • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technology required. Experience: No experience required. Previous hospital experience preferred. Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: • Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required. • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the operating room. • Knowledge of various instruments used for each type of surgical procedure. • Knowledge of proper operating room setup. • Knowledge of proper method of handling and transferring instruments and supplies. • Knowledge of proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures, and smears. • Knowledge of inventory methods. • Skills in maintaining an effective working relationship with others. • Skills in following technical written and verbal instructions. • Skills in providing technical assistance in all specialty areas. • Understanding of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and relevant ability to provide care appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric). • Proficient in basic computer functions and programs. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.