Job Details: Job Location: Summit Medical Center - Edmond, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Summit Medical Center is looking for Surgical Technicians to join our Quality Care Team. Position available at our Edmond hospital. This position works Monday - Friday. Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to assure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center. Position Summary: Provides direct and indirect services to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse and performs tasks as necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the operating room, as well as the delivery of quality of care. The staffing of the Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change. Responsibilities: Performs necessary tasks for a scrub role using technical skills. Assures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Ensures proper instrumentation for each procedure. Follows all principles of sterile technique. Participates in all counts (instrument, sponge sharps, etc.) as necessary. Assists with maintenance of supplies and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and the Center's business. SMC offers a competitive benefits program to full-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis.  Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance   Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Medical Specialty:  Surgery Work Location: In person Qualifications: Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology Certified in surgical technology preferred (CST or CORT) Minimum 1 year experience Special Skills and Knowledge: Care and handling of surgical instruments. CPR Aseptic technique Principles of Standard Precautions Principles of decontamination and sterilization Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Ability to function as a member of the surgical team. Ability to perform tasks of a scrub technician efficiently. Compliance with the attendance policy. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes. Physical/Mental Requirements for Position: Ability to read and write (legibly) Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions. Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift. Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Ability to function independently without constant supervision. Bloodborne Pathogen Classification: Category 1-Occupational exposure