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SSM Health · 1 month ago

Surgical Tech Day Shift

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SSM Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to fulfilling the calling of patient care. They are seeking a Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room by preparing equipment and supplies, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Surgical procedures knowledgeBasic Life Support (BLS)Operating Room experienceAseptic techniqueTeam collaborationProblem solvingTime management

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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

Benefits

Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

Getting paid every day!

Paid maternity & paternity coverage

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.

Company

SSM Health

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SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.

Founded in 1872

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ssmhealth.com/

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