SSM Health-posted about 19 hours ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite
5,001-10,000 employees

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This position is Full Time, Monday through Friday 2pm-10:30pm with 2-4 call shifts a month and holiday call. This position does NOT require a surgical tech certification. Job Summary: Performs a variety of technical, environmental and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties are within the preparation, delivery and cleanup of patient care during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases. Performs a variety of patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. These duties are performed in accordance with established hospital and nursing policy and within the legal scope of practice for the unlicensed caregiver. The Surgical Services Support Tech is also responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and housekeeping functions that meets established standards of infection control and insures an environment that is conducive to patient care and is able to do quality work without close supervision. Provides direct patient care under the direction of the nurse. Assists in the preparation of the room for surgery, and with preparation of instruments when needed. Assists in case cart preparation and supply management.

  • Patient care responsibilities
  • Operational Support Tasks
  • Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting of the operating room following infection control practices.
  • Transport and courier duties.
  • Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice
  • Practices according to safety and infection control policies
  • Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital
  • Cost Effective Services
  • Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional manner
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
  • Post High School vocational/specialized training.
  • Prior hospital related experience with direct patient contact.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique, basic mechanical knowledge for trouble-shooting of equipment used in the operating room.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Two years’ experience in a similar position.
  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • 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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