Surgery Support Tech: Critical In-OR Support

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Regular, full-time Surgery Support role to assist in planning, coordinating and maintaining indirect patient care and unit upkeep.

You will stock ORs, restock equipment, assist with patient transport, and support anesthesia and surgical teams; strong teamwork and communication are essential. Education: HS diploma or 10 years experience; no experience required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgery daily by stocking operating rooms according to PAR levels, checking each operating room for proper equipment for cases scheduled, and checking case carts for instrumentation needs.
• Restocks warmers throughout the day with fluids, blankets, etc. Orders supplies from central supply/dispatch. Performs daily diagnostic testing and recording of sterilization equipment according to hospital policy and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Restocks and cleans all anesthesia equipment used, transporting equipment and supplies to other service areas of hospital as needed.
• Assists with the maintenance of surgery equipment by reporting malfunctions to the proper personnel.
• Assists in maintaining unit efficiency by cleaning operating rooms between procedures, washing instruments between procedures, and flash sterilizing instruments under the direction of a certified surgical tech or registered nurse.
• Assists with lifting and turning patients, transporting patients, and assisting in pre/post op areas and PACU as needed.
• Exhibits excellent verbal communication skills and commitment to patient satisfaction 100% of the time. Utilizes service recovery skills by reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains communication with operating room director, management, anesthesiologist, CRNAs, and appropriate service representatives to ensure efficient work flow.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Regular, full-time Surgery Support role to assist in planning, coordinating and maintaining indirect patient care and unit upkeep.

You will stock ORs, restock equipment, assist with patient transport, and support anesthesia and surgical teams; strong teamwork and communication are essential. Education: HS diploma or 10 years experience; no experience required.