Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgery

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Operating Room (Call is Required for some schedules)
• Patient Population: GEN, IR, URO, ENT & Robotics Procedures
• Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000K for qualified candidates - check with recruiter for eligibility
• Schedule: Full Time Weekend
• Starting Pay: $21.89 (Offers are based on years of experience certification and equity for this role.)
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

As a Certified Surgical Tech, you will be a part of a collaborative team in our newer state of the art facility. Our Surgical Technologist’s  come from a diverse set of backgrounds, making SSM Health a great place both to share your own knowledge and, more broadly, to learn from your peers. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together to improve their skills and to become experts in their area of interest. Here we rely on teamwork and relationship building, and will make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Summary:

Provides technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1) Demonstrates professionalism when working: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 70%                     

Criteria

A) Performs care for patient safety and well-being.

B) Able to scrub any procedure in primary cluster skillfully.

C) Able to operate all equipment in primary cluster.

D) Demonstrate ability to operate computer by correct data entry.

E) Follows established standards of practice.

F) Demonstrates flexibility.

G) Demonstrate knowledge and participates in specialty area.

H) Maintains certification (when appropriate).

2) Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and maintain good employee relations. (2, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) Cooperates with other departments and their needs in the interest of patient care.

B) Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist them when requested.

3) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

1.  Safety/Fire

2.  Blood Borne Pathogen

3.  Hazardous Communication

4.  TB

5.  Department Specific

6.  Age Appropriate Care

4) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2,