Surgical Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technician

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance as a surgical (scrub) technician in operating rooms, labor and delivery, or other surgical procedure areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use Physician’s preference cards to prepare the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Prepare sterile fields by opening instruments and supplies using sterile technique.
• Perform surgical scrub prior to patient entering the room.
• Assist in draping the patient and preparing the operative field.
• Preserve and correctly identify operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Obtain and ensure proper functioning of special equipment (e.g., electrosurgical machines, diagnostic lights).
• Assist the surgeon by manipulating instruments to improve efficiency and patient safety.
• Observe surgery progress and provide additional instruments or supplies as needed.
• Recognize and correct breaks in sterile technique.
• Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed.
• Clean or sterilize contaminated instruments and operating room areas; dispose of soiled linen.
• Assist in training surgical technicians.
• May perform clerical and direct patient care activities if assigned to Labor and Delivery.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy and first-aid methods.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric).
• Ability to assess and interpret patient data relevant to age-specific needs.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days rounded to nearest week).

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level with graduation from accredited program.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.