Tech-Surgical - Midshift
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical procedures and assist the surgical team as needed. Scrub any procedure in the primary cluster skillfully and operate all equipment in that cluster while entering data correctly. Cooperate with other departments, specifically ACU and PACU, to support patient care and workflow continuity. Practice universal precautions, maintain a clutter-free environment, and adhere to safety and infection control policies. Deliver timely, high-quality service to patients and families by communicating effectively, explaining procedures, and addressing their physical and emotional needs. Participate in quality assessment discussions, collect performance improvement data, and attend annual mandatory training on safety, blood-borne pathogens, and age-appropriate care.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- Either prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program; or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- BLS (Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider - American Heart Association)
- Must be able to travel to and between operating rooms at a rapid pace
- Must be able to work with electrical equipment
- Must have good organization, planning, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, and safety awareness skills
- 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
- 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
- Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others
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