Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Job Opportunity at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital MidwestIt's more than a career, it's a callingWorker Type: PRNJob Highlights: All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!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 RESPONSIBILITIESPractices 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.EDUCATIONGraduate of a technical program for operating room techniciansEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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, WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)OrTech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)OrNational Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: OPERATING ROOM 6111 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM 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.