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Staff Position

Surgical Tech
SSM Health
Saint Louis, MO
Flexible

$21-32/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible

Pay

Estimated pay
$21-32/hour

Description

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

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

Position Accountabilities:

1).  Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working.  (1, 5, 6) 5%

Criteria

A). Demonstrates ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety.

B). Makes good decisions, aware of own limitations.

C). Adheres to dress code.

D). Demonstrates organizational ability, accepts assignments and attends in-services.

E). Communicates effectively when working with customers, supervisors and other staff.

F). Demonstrates responsibility for staff meeting content.

2). Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs through appropriate ordering and usage of supplies, recovery of patient charges and conservation of supplies.  (1, 5, 6) 5%

Criteria

A). Appropriately uses/handles supplies, equipment and instruments.

B). Minimizes overtime, effectively utilizes time.

C). Safeguards the plant and property of Saint Louis University Hospital.

D). Recommends changes in practices that increase efficiency while minimizing waste.

3). Distribution: Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory and distributes supplies and equipment.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 12%

Criteria

A). Demonstrates phone courtesy.

B). Accurately and promptly delivers supplies.

C). Maintains appropriate paperwork, enters issues, transfers and charges into the computer system.

D). Informs supervisor of delivery difficulties.

4).  Case Carts:  Assembles supplies for case carts and delivers to the OR within departmental time standards.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Appropriately identifies and assembles case cart supplies, completes inventory computer transactions.

B). Maintains emergency case carts.

C). Immediately addresses all stock-outs.

5). OR supply distribution:  Maintains an adequate supply of supplies and linen in the operating room. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Inventories, pulls and restocks supplies to the OR.

B). Prepares case carts and maintains scrub supply.

C). Completes inventory computer transactions appropriately.

6). Inventory: Maintains CS inventory in Clean and OR rooms. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Receives, stock shelves and verifies supply orders.

B). Rotates stock, checks all supplies for package integrity and expiration dates.

C). Verifies computer/actual stock quantities as directed.

7). Par level stocking: Maintains an adequate supply of supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and inspection of packaging. Collects and enters patient charges into the computer system.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Accurately inventories assigned areas.

B). Completes inventory computer transactions and patient charging.

C). Accurately pulls supplies and stocks area.

D). Rotates stock and checks expiration dates and package integrity.

E). Maintains clean, appropriately labeled carts.

8). Decontamination: Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Adheres to safety standards.

B). Collects reusable supplies and equipment.

C). Cleans appropriately.

D). Participates in preventative maintenance.

9).A. Processing: Completes processing function of inspection, assembly, wrapping and labeling.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

B. Sterilization: Performs biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments,

equipment and supplies appropriately.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Appropriately processes trays, packs and peel pouch items.

B). Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of sterilization.

C). Maintains inventory of area.

10). Patient charge data entry and charge reconciliation. Accurately and timely completion of charge data entry and reconciliation.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%

Criteria

A). Accurately enters patient charges into computer system. Avoids late charges.

B). Accurately enters patient credits and inventory returns.   

11). Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%

Criteria

A). Practices standard precautions and d

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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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