Surgical Tech - Weekend Program

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Sign-on Bonus : Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options : Full Time / Part Time / PRN (on call shifts required)

Job Summary :

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a RN.

Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals. to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care.

Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.

Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments. Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens.

Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards.

Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Serves as a resource to other team members.

Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 4403000100 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Benefits :

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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