Certified Surgical Technologist

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to provide essential support during surgical procedures at Saint Louis University Hospital. The role demands exceptional scrub skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety and care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, complete an approved surgical technician program, and hold a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Energetic and highly motivated individual.
• Ability to travel quickly between operating rooms.
• Maintaining professional attire and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides surgical support and scrubbing during procedures.
• Follows infection control policy and maintains a safe environment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Technical scrub skills

Professionalism

Patient safety

Cooperation

Infection control practices

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Approved surgical technician program

Tools

Electrical equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

Overview

Neonate/Infant

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary

Provides technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

(POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA % of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

• Demonstrates professionalism when working: 70%

• Performs care for patient safety and well-being.
• Able to scrub any procedure in primary cluster skillfully.
• Able to operate all equipment in primary cluster.
• Demonstrate ability to operate computer by correct data entry.
• Follows established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge and participates in specialty area.
• Maintains certification (when appropriate).
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and maintain good employee relations. (2, 5) 10%

• Cooperates with other departments and their needs in the interest of patient care.
• Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist them when requested.
• Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains clutter free environment.
• Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.
• Adheres to dress code.
• Reports risk management concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: Safety/Fire; Blood Borne Pathogen; Hazardous Communication; TB; Department Specific; Age Appropriate Care.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

• Demonstrates care and courtesy.
• Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.
• Meets physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Responds to patients needs promptly.
• Apologizes for mix-up or delay.
• Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.
• Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
• Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.
• Allows time for questions.
• Demonstrate competence and collaboration.
• Provides accurate report.
• Provides quality care in accordance to standards.
• Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity.
• Provides cost effective services.
• Uses resources wisely.
• Recommends changes in practice that increase efficiency and minimizes waste.
• Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well.

• Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

• Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
  Infant _ Child _ Adolescent _ Adult _ Geriatric

• Provides a safe environment by following age appropriate safety measures.
• Communicates effectively by following age appropriate techniques.
• Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
• Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
• Attends annual age-specific in-service.

• Position Specific: Neuron/Infant; Infant totally dependent on care giver; Keeps safe.
• Child: Explains procedures in language understood by child; Comforts child and stands by for induction to anesthesia; Maintains a quiet atmosphere during induction and awakening stages of anesthesia; Provides warmed blanket to maintain body temperature; Utilizes equipment and instrumentation appropriate for size.
• Adolescent: Involves patient in discussion of procedure; Maintains privacy and confidentiality.
• Adult: Culturally specific care; Maintain privacy and confidentiality; Utilizes equipment and instrumentation appropriate for size; Maintains safe environment.
• Geriatric: Respectful, addresses by title and family name unless otherwise instructed not to; Provides warmed blanket; Protects skin with additional padding if needed; Involves patient in planning process and discharge planning.

The following job accountabilities may be reassigned.

• Not applicable

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program preferred
• REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to travel to and between operating rooms at a rapid pace. May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves. Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne disease. Must be able to work with electrical equipment. May be exposed to latex. Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others.

• 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)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA
• Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - NCCT
• Or National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - AAH

Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4403000037 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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.