Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Operating Room Technician

It's more than a career it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular

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:

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 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) And Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4403000002 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits

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