SSM Health · 1 day ago
Support Technician, Surgery
Fenton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSSM Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Support Technician for their surgical team. The role involves supporting pre- and post-operative workflows, ensuring efficient operation of the Operating Room and PACU, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Prepares for surgery daily by stocking operating rooms according to PAR (Periodic Automatic Replenishment) levels, checking each operating room for proper equipment for cases scheduled, and checking case carts for instrumentation needs
Restocks warmers throughout the day with fluids, blankets, etc. Orders supplies from central supply/dispatch. Performs daily diagnostic testing and recording of sterilization equipment according to hospital policy and manufacturer's recommendations
Restocks and cleans all anesthesia equipment used, transporting equipment and supplies to other service areas of hospital as needed
Assists with the maintenance of surgery equipment by reporting malfunctions to the proper personnel
Assists in maintaining unit efficiency by cleaning operating rooms between procedures, washing instruments between procedures, and flash sterilizing instruments under the direction of a certified surgical tech or registered nurse
Assists with lifting and turning patients, transporting patients, and assisting in pre/post op areas and PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) as needed
Exhibits excellent verbal communication skills and commitment to patient satisfaction 100% of the time. Utilizes service recovery skills by reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
Maintains communication with operating room director, management, anesthesiologist, CRNAs, and appropriate service representatives to ensure efficient work flow
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment
Constant standing and walking
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
Frequent reaching and gripping
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors
Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry
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
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joy Grosser
Chief Information Officer
Kim Henrichsen
President
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