Scrub Technician, OB

3M HEALTHCARE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay access

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an patient care associate to provide appropriate patient care and perform clerical duties in a hospital setting. The role involves greeting visitors, routing inquiries to nursing and physician staff, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or 10 years of experience, at least one year in direct patient care or as a scrub tech, and BLS HCP certification. The position emphasizes adherence to policies and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
• One year of direct patient care or scrub tech experience.
• BLS HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Enhances the overall patient care experience by responding to patient requests and obtaining needed services from other hospital personnel.
• Creates a positive environment for visitors by greeting them properly in person or on the phone, giving directions or referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department through efficient unit operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes and maintaining unit supplies.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to infection control policies and procedures as measured by the number of sentinel events or medical errors.
• Contributes to the overall employee satisfaction of the department by actively participating in staff meetings and offering assistance to others when needed.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

Job Summary

Provides appropriate patient care and performs clerical duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Enhances the overall patient care experience by responding to patient requests and obtaining needed services from other hospital personnel.
• Creates a positive environment for visitors by greeting them properly in person or on the phone, giving directions or referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department through efficient unit operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes and maintaining unit supplies.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to infection control policies and procedures as measured by the number of sentinel events or medical errors.
• Contributes to the overall employee satisfaction of the department by actively participating in staff meetings and offering assistance to others when needed.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Experience

One year experience in direct patient care or scrub tech.

Physical Requirements

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

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

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

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: 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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.