Surgical Technologist - Certified and Non Certified

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Tuition coverage up to $5,250/year

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer 401k

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO is hiring a Surgical Technician to support operating room patient care under RN supervision. You will set up rooms, gather instruments, and assist during procedures with attention to aseptic technique.

The role requires completion of an accredited surgical tech program, along with a high school diploma or GED (or 10 years of related experience). Sign-on and benefits vary by position and shift type.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited surgical tech program.
• High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• BLS HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room setup and patient care under RN supervision.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, ensure aseptic technique, and communicate patient updates to RN.
• Maintain organized work environment and prioritize tasks for patient safety.

Skills

Accredited surgical tech program

BLS certification

RN collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

10 years work experience alternative

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health is excited to engage with candidates of interest for Surgical Technician roles within our different ministries across our regions. Our regions include Missouri, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Southern Illinois

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options:

Full Time / Part Time / PRN(on call shifts required)

Benefits

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Adoptionassistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matchingplans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employeeassistanceprograms (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 diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

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

Department:

8712010033 Talent Acquisition

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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