Surgical Technologist

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient,

every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow,

supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department:

Surgery

Schedule:

40 hour day shift

Sign-On Bonus : Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility

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everyday.

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 diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

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

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

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

View phone number on click.appcast.io Operating Room

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

One week of paid parental leave

for newborns or newly adopted children

Upfront tuition coverage through

FlexPath Funded

Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias

Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match

Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits

Medical Plan Contribution Discount program

Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources

Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.

Employee discounts on products and services

On demand pay

through DailyPay (fees may apply)

Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long term care, pet, auto and home insurance options

Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.

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