Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay - Flexible Payments

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Regular Operating Room support role focused on patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will set up the OR, gather supplies, instruments, and equipment for cases, and assist during procedures.

Responsibilities include collaborating with RNs, maintaining aseptic technique, preparing and organizing equipment, and communicating patient information to the RN to support safe, efficient surgical care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or nursing equivalency for licensing.
• Prior operating room experience or graduation from a surgical tech program, or nursing license equivalency.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Collaborates with the RN to implement a plan of care that integrates physician preferences and diagnostic data.
• Prepares equipment, supplies and resources based on an individualized plan of care.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the RN regarding patients.
• Operates surgical equipment and maintains aseptic technique when handling supplies and instruments.
• Documents quality controls according to unit standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Tools

BLS HCP Certification

Job description

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

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 diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

• Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

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

Department

4403000128 Surgery

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.

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SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.