Surgical Technologist Certified Lead

SSM Health • Saint Louis, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Promotes the safety of patient as a member of the surgical team. Is responsible for assisting with operative procedures and patient care according to department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians
• One year experience
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Assists department leader with the delegation of assignments, scheduling and staff training.
• Provides feedback during performance review process.
• Ensures surgery preference cards are completed accurately.
• Anticipates and plans routine care for the patient based on basic knowledge of surgical cases and anticipates some unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
• Assists surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon on all routine and basic surgery cases 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 all equipment.
• Demonstrates prioritization skills, implements basic problem solving skills and performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high stress environments.
• Demonstrates the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for routine cases performed in surgery.
• Maintains instrument sets, demonstrating understanding of appropriate sterilization methods and shares knowledge with less experienced staff on cases, equipment and instrumentation.
• Provides orientation, education and training to team members as required.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree