Certified Surgical Tech - OR - FT Weekend Program

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Bonuses up to $10,000! Schedule: Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Benefits are effective 31 days from date of hire. Wellness Programs Retirement savings program Professional development and continuing education opportunities PTO accrual begins day one Employee assistance programs (EAP) Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. #CoreHire 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.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)
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 in addition to adhering to the department dress code.
Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne disease.
Must be able to work with electrical equipment.
May be exposed to hot/cold materials and chemical agents (see MDS sheets).
May be exposed to latex.
Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others.
Must have good organization, planning, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, and safety awareness skills.
Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking.
Must be able to transfer adult patients who require maximal assistance.
Must be able to carry equipment and supplies.
Must be able to push/maneuver a wheelchair, stretcher, OR table, in order to complete job tasks.
Must be able to tolerate considerable reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling to retrieve equipment and perform patient treatment.
Must be able to read and write.
Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audience.
Must have manual dexterity and mobility.
Must be able to tolerate intermittent exertion when assisting in surgery.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates professionalism when working
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and maintain good employee relations.
Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care

Benefits

Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
Benefits are effective 31 days from date of hire.
Wellness Programs
Retirement savings program
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
PTO accrual begins day one
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
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.