Surgical Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technician

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Description

Under immediate to general supervision, the Surgical Technician provides technical assistance 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 preparing the operative field, including draping the patient.
• Preserve and correctly identify operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Obtain and ensure proper functioning of special equipment (e.g., electrosurgical machines, diagnostic lights).
• Manipulate instruments to aid surgeon 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, equipment, and supplies; clean operating room areas; dispose of soiled linen.
• Assist in training other surgical technicians.
• If assigned to Labor and Delivery, perform clerical and technical direct patient care activities.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Graduation from an accredited program (implies entry-level or newly graduated acceptable; no explicit years of experience required).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.

This position is suitable for surgical technicians seeking a contract role in Oklahoma City with a focus on operating room support and patient care across all age groups.