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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Operating Room
• Patient Population: General Procedures
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000.00 for qualified candidates
• Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift
• Starting Pay: $22.98+
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Hospital

Now Offering Daily Pay!

SSM Health is excited to offer up to $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who agree to a two-year service commitment. Speak with a recruiter for details. There are stackable shift differentials enabling you to also make more per hour, where applicable (evening, night and weekend shifts).

Looking for a surgical tech opportunity where patients come first and you are valued as a team member?  This position is Full-Time, Variable Shift working General Surgery at our SSM Health Midwest Hospital. As a Surgical Tech, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients.  At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

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 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.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

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 sound