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Staff Position

Surgical Tech
SSM Health St. Louis
Fenton, MO

$21-32/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Faith-Based Healthcare HospitalShort Term Acute Care180 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$21-32/hour

Description

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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High school graduate or equivalent education and experience

EXPERIENCE

  • Operating Room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program

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.
Tyler Argo
Tyler Argo

Facility

SSM Health Saint Clare Hospital - Fenton

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SSM  Health Saint Clare Hospital - Fenton
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  • Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 180 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS1015 Bowles AveFenton, MO 63026
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Employer

SSM Health

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About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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