About the job Surgical Technologist
Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
Shift Type: Days
Shift Times: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours/Day: 12-hour shift
Shift Notes: 12-hour shift (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Weekend Requirements: 1 full weekend of call per month
On-Call Requirements: 5-7 days per month
Salary Range: $17.39/hour - $28.40/hour (dependent on previous work experience)
Shift and Weekend Differentials Available
Job Overview:
You will play a vital role in our surgical services department. Your responsibilities will include ensuring a sterile environment, maintaining patient safety, and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. This position emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, making it essential for the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the surgeon during operative procedures
- Maintain a safe, sterile, and aseptic environment in the OR
- Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments
- Ensure proper setup of the OR for specific surgical procedures
- Provide professional care to patients throughout the surgical process
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program OR 5 consecutive years of training/experience as a Surgical Tech Required
- Recent clinical experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Surg Tech Required
- LPN with 1 year of surgical tech experience Preferred
- National Certification as a Surgical Technologist Highly Preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required
- Current Oklahoma LPN license, if applicable Required
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
- Unique PTO-bridging opportunity for rehired healers
- Medical with three plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan, Dental, and Vision
- Retirement plan with 457 deferred compensation and match
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Optional expanded life insurance and catastrophic insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- Nursing differentials
- Nurse extern program
- ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency program
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
- Clinical ladder, simulation lab, and educational opportunities
- Gain-sharing and foundation opportunities
Certification Requirements:
- BLS