Jobs search

JOB DETAILS

Surgical Tech - Internal Travel Program

SSM Health • Full-time • Saint Louis, Missouri, United States • 1m ago

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

MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type:

PRN4

Job Highlights:

Department: Operating Room

Locations: St Louis University Hospital, DePaul Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, St Joseph Hospital

Schedule Options: Full Time and Part Time available (on call shifts required)

Required: Graduation from an approved surgical technician program.

Salary: Starting rate Noncertified $50/hr; certified $55/hr

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 graduate or equivalent

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:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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. Click here to learn more.

Related Jobs

OB SURGICAL TECH - OBSTETRICS - PT NIGHTS

Anderson Healthcare • Part-time • Maryville, IL, US • 1m ago

Surgical Tech OB/GYN

Job Details Job Location : Maryville, IL Position Type : Part Time (60 Hours) Salary R... more

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Surgical Technologist - PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System • Per Diem • O'Fallon, Illinois, United States • 4m ago

Surgical Tech

Summary PRN (As needed) Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assistin... more

4m ago

VIEW JOB

OB Surgical Tech - Obstetrics - PRN Varies

Anderson Healthcare • Per Diem • Maryville, IL, US • 3m ago

Surgical Tech Labor and Delivery OB/GYN

Job Details Job Location : Maryville, IL Position Type : PRN (12 Hours) Salary Range :... more

3m ago

VIEW JOB

Surgical Tech - Weekend Option

SSM Health • Part-time • Saint Louis, Missouri, United States • 1m ago

Surgical Tech

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Responsible for... more

1m ago

VIEW JOB