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SSM Health · 5 months ago

Certified Surgical Tech – Nights

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Madison

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SSM Health is a healthcare organization that provides patient care services, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for their Outpatient Center in Madison. The role involves assisting with patient care activities in the Operating Room under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, preparing equipment and supplies, and ensuring a safe and organized environment during surgical procedures.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse

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

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life SupportOperating Room ProceduresAseptic TechniqueTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

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

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors

Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc

Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs

Constant standing and walking

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs

Frequent lifting/moving patients

Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping

Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less

Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs

Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more

Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements

Occasional keyboard use/data entry

Rare kneeling

Benefits

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

Glassdoor3.4

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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