CST - Ponca City

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Ponca City, OK.  In this position, you’ll work 7a-3p Monday - Friday, Full Time and rotating call, with Surgery 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. You may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of $10,000. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. 

The Certified Surgical Technologist functions as an integral member of the surgical team, possessing expertise in sterile technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures. They independently manage surgical instruments and supplies during operations and ensure patient safety throughout all phases of a procedure.

 

The Surgical Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and responds proactively.
• Sets up surgical supplies, instruments, and solutions for diverse procedures.
• Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts with circulator.
• Drapes patients and prepares sterile sites.
• Passes instruments efficiently during surgery.
• Manages surgical specimens and labeling.
• Prepares sterile dressings and assists with wound care.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Leads or assists in terminal OR cleaning and prepping for next case.
• May act as a mentor to junior staff or students.
• May retrieve and transport medications (no preparation or administration).
• Surgical Technologists may, if enrolled in an approved Surgical First Assist Program with current affiliate agreement with INTEGRIS, perform functions as a Certified Surgical First Assistant while completing program requirements

• Reports to the assigned supervisor and Clinical Director.

   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience scrubbing in multiple specialties

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire
• CST (Certified Surgical Tech) OR NCCT-TS-C (Tech in Surgery-Certified)
   
• 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.