Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

Sign-on Bonus : Up to $10, for eligible positions. (paid on the first paycheck)

Department : Operating Room

Locations : St Louis University Hospital, DePaul Hospital, and St Mary's Hospital

Schedule Options : Dayshift full Time / Part Time (on call shifts required)

Required : Prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program.

Salary : Starting rate $21.89

Benefits : Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to :

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5, in tuition coverage per year
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

Job Summary :

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures.

Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments.

Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.

• Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.
• Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards.
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting / moving patients.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
• Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional keyboard use / data entry.
• Rare kneeling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

Chief Human Resource Officer Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
30+ days ago