Surgical Technician Job at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Fenton, MO 63026

SSM Health

St. Clare Hospital

Fenton, MO

Surgical Tech

PRN -Dayshift

We have a few open PRN positions for Surgical tech at St. Clare hospital. You will be working closely with nurses and surgeon to care for patients in the operating room .

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; BLS

EXPERIENCE

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· 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.

Pay: From $20.08 per hour

Medical specialties:

  • Surgery

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fenton, MO 63026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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