Surgical Specialty Technologist, CVOR Certified-Full Time-Days
About The Position
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: 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 (on call shifts required) Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: · Getting paid every day! · Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year · Adoption assistance · Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans · Retirement benefits including employer matching plans · Long & short-term disability · Employee assistance programs (EAP) Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. Job Summary: Performs patient care activities in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) as assigned to assist the registered nurse or physician.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
- Six months' experience as a CVOR surgical technologist or two years' of surgical technologist experience
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)
Responsibilities
- Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) surgical case and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
- Assists CVOR surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions, and life safety.
- Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of specialty equipment and assists the team to meet both quality and efficiency outcomes.
- Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for cases in the CVOR.
- Maintains all specialty instrument sets, understands appropriate sterilization methods, and acts as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff on specialty equipment and instrumentation.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable health insurance
- Getting paid every day!
- Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
- Adoption assistance
- Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
- Long & short-term disability
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
