Certified Surgical Technologist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:St.
Louis University Hospital is now offering Sign on Bonuses up to
$20,000! Bonus amounts vary by area and years of experience. Click
here () to connect with one of our SLUH Recruiters to learn
more.Come join the growing to team at SLUH-SSM!Job Summary:Provides
technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical
procedures and assists surgical team as needed in any other
capacity, according to established procedures. Must be energetic
and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis
University Hospital.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)Essential
Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and
performance criteria:1) Demonstrates professionalism when working:
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 70% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-CriteriaA) Performs care for patient safety and well-being.B) Able
to scrub any procedure in primary cluster skillfully.C) Able to
operate all equipment in primary cluster.D) Demonstrate ability to
operate computer by correct data entry.E) Follows established
standards of practice.F) Demonstrates flexibility.G) Demonstrate
knowledge and participates in specialty area.H) Maintains
certification (when appropriate).2) Cooperates with other personnel
to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and
maintain good employee relations. (2, 5) 10%CriteriaA) Cooperates
with other departments and their needs in the interest of patient
care.B) Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist
them when requested.3) Safety/Infection Control: Practices
according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
-5%CriteriaA) Practices universal precautions and disposes of
hazardous wastes per established guidelines.B) Maintains a safe,
clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for
patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital
standards.1. Maintains clutter free environment.2. Keeps
conversations and background noise to a minimum.3. Adheres to dress
code.C) Reports risk management concerns.D) Assumes responsibility
for completing all annual mandatory requirements:1. - Safety/Fire2.
- Blood Borne Pathogen3. - Hazardous Communication4. - TB5. -
Department Specific6. - Age Appropriate Care4) Service: Provides
service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University
Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous,
and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - 10%CriteriaA) Demonstrates
care and courtesy.1. Provides prompt, respectful, courteous
service.2. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional
needs of patients and families.3. Responds to patients needs
promptly.4. Apologizes for mix-up or delay.B) Communicates
effectively and maintains confidentiality.1. Listens to
patient/family concerns and addresses needs.2. Explains procedures
and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.3.
Allows time for questions.C) Demonstrate competence and
collaboration.1. Provides accurate report.2. Provides quality care
in accordance to standards.3. Shares knowledge with other
departments to facilitate workflow and continuity.D. Provides cost
effective services.1. Uses resources wisely.2. Recommends changes
in practice that increase efficiency and minimizes waste.3. -
Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well.5.) Performance
Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one's daily
work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Participates in discussion of PI
outcomes.B) Collects PI data as assigned.C) Participates in
research activities.6) Age Appropriate Care: - Provides
age-appropriate care to:____Infant - ___Child - - ____Adolescent -
_____Adult - - _____GeriatricCriteriaA) Provides a safe environment
by following age appropriate safety measures.B) Communicates
effectively by following age appropriate techniques.C) Involves
family or significant other in decision making related to services
provided.D) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the
age groups routinely served by the department assigned.F) Attends
annual age-specific in-service.G) Position Specific:1.
Neonate/Infanta. Infant totally dependent on care giver.b. Keeps
safe.2. Childa. Explains procedures in language understood by
child.b. Comforts child and stands by for induction to
anesthesia.c. Maintains a quiet atmosphere during induction and
awakening stages of anesthesia.d. Provides warmed blanket to
maintain body temperature.e. Utilizes equipment and instrumentation
appropriate for size.3. Adolescenta. Involves patient in discussion
of procedure.b. Maintains privacy and confidentiality.4. Adulta.
Culturally specific care.b. Maintain privacy and confidentiality.c.
Utilizes equipment and instrumentation appropriate for size.d.
Maintains safe environment.5. Geriatrica. Respectful, addresses by
title and family name unless otherwise instructed not to.b.
Provides warmed blanket.c. Protects skin with additional padding if
needed.d. Involves patient in planning process and discharge
planning.The following job accountabilities may be reassigned.1)
Not applicableDISCLAIMER: - Performs other related duties as
assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1) The
performance of this function is the reason the job exists.2) There
are limited employees among whom the performance of this function
can be distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure
to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The
function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require
the use of protective equipment.8) Exposure to tuberculosis that
requires the use of protective equipment.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent preferredMINIMUM
EXPERIENCE: Either prior OR experience or graduation from an
approved surgical technician program preferredREQUIRED REGISTRY OR
LICENSE: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)REQUIRED COURSE: See
aboveWORKING CONDITIONS: - Must be able to travel to and between
operating rooms at a rapid pace. May be required to wear protective
clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering
to the department dress code. Regularly exposed to risk of blood
borne disease. Must be able to work with electrical equipment. May
be exposed to hot/cold materials and chemical agents (see MDS
sheets). May be exposed to latex. Must be able to work alone, with
others, and around others. Must have good organization, planning,
reasoning, judgment, problem solving, and safety awareness
skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to tolerate prolonged,
extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking. Must be
able to transfer adult patients who require maximal assistance.
Must be able to carry equipment and supplies. Must be able to
push/maneuver a wheelchair, stretcher, OR table, in order to
complete job tasks. Must be able to tolerate considerable reaching,
bending, squatting, kneeling to retrieve equipment and perform
patient treatment. Must be able to read and write. Must be able to
communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended
audience. Must have manual dexterity and mobility. Must be able to
tolerate intermittent exertion when assisting in surgery. Must be
able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100
pounds.Employee___________________________________________Date____________Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________Department
Director
__________________________________Date_____________Administration________________________________________Date_____________The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their
job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by
supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities
for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion
of the medical center.Licenses / Certifications:Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of
America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:Scheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM
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.
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