Certified Surgical Tech Days Operating Room at SSM Health

Its more than a career its a callingIL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. VernonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!Schedule Options: Full Time Part Time Weekend Option & PRN availableSchedule Time Options: 7a-7p 7p-7aBenefits: Competitive affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Getting paid every day! Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer matching plans Long & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP)Please note: benefits and eligibility can vary by position exclusions may apply.Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Health team Apply Today!Pay Range:$19.94 - $29.91Pay Rate Type:HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience labor market and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects in good faith to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.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 RESPONSIBILITIESPractices 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 graduate or equivalentEXPERIENCEEither prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician programPHYSICAL 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 CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois Missouri Oklahoma WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefits: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 BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Key Skills Robot Programming,System Design,Algebra,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,OSHA,Microsoft Excel,Geometry,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 19 - 29