Surgical Technologist

Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.  As a Surgical Technologist, you'll join a close-knit team known for its longevity, strong teamwork, and commitment to supporting one another. Team members are passionate about patient care, and our exceptional patient satisfaction scores reflect the positive impact they make. Opportunities for growth and development make this a great place to build your career. Department: Surgery Center

Schedule: 32 hours per week / Day shift - staggered start times (6am-8am) - shift when you are done for the day (almost always within 8 hours or less). No evenings. No weekends. No holidays. No call. Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.

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

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. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONHigh school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCEEither prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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 Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4414000038 SURGERY CENTERScheduled Weekly Hours:24SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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 Daily Pay 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 Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.