Certified Surgical Technologist

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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)
• 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

• 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 departments and their needs in the interest of patient care.
• Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist them when requested.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in discussion of PI outcomes.
• Collects PI data as assigned.
• Participates in research activities.
• 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: Neonate/Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED