Surgical Technologist

SSM Health
US - Oklahoma - Oklahoma City
June 21, 2024

It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Operating Room
Patient Population: General Procedures
Sign On Bonus: $5,000.00 for qualified candidates
Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift
Starting Pay: $22.98 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Hospital
Now Offering Daily Pay!
SSM Health is excited to offer up to $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who agree to a two-year service commitment. Speak with a recruiter for details. There are stackable shift differentials enabling you to also make more per hour, where applicable (evening, night and weekend shifts).
Looking for a surgical tech opportunity where patients come first and you are valued as a team member? This position is Full-Time, Variable Shift working General Surgery at our SSM Health Midwest Hospital. As a Surgical Tech, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
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 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.
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Either prior OR experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program
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)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4403000087 OPERATING ROOM 6111
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
SSM 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. to learn more. (***/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.20***55***43-24***719643)

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