Surgical Technician

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

9d•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

Completed an accredited surgical tech program
High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program; or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
BLS
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.
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

Responsibilities

Demonstrates professionalism when working: 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 personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and maintain good employee relations: 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.
Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 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. Maintains clutter free environment. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum. Adheres to dress code. 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.
Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful 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.
Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. Participates in discussion of PI outcomes. Collects PI data as assigned. Participates in research activities.
Age Appropriate Care: 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

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)
one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members