Surgical Support Advanced Technician

2 months ago

Saint Louis MO United States Mercy Full time

 

Position: Surgical Support Advanced Technician

 

Shift: FT 40 Hours

 

Bonus: $5,000- $1250 at 6 months, $1250 at 12 months, $1250 at 18 months, $1250 at 24 months

 

We’re a Little Different

 

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”


Overview:

Job Profile SummaryUnder the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

 

Job Description: 

  • Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure.  SST’s will perform advanced room turnover skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation.  Additional duties may include:
    • Assemble and test laryngoscope blades and handles
    • Specialty bed assembly
    • Exchange gas tanks on surgical towers
    • Reassemble anesthesia machines
    • Specialty cart maintenance
    • Anesthesia cart and supply maintenance
    • Anesthesia machine assembly and set up
    • Perform anesthesia equipment safety checks
    • Perform maintenance on anesthesia machines
    • Enter anesthesia charges
    • Exchange and set up gases as directed on anesthesia machines
  • Assists with the maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
  • Performs routine daily patient care activities: transporting and positioning, gathering and documenting patient data (ex. vital signs, POC testing).
  • Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel.  
  • Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient and workflows within the department.
  • Trains new coworkers based on competency.
  • Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.
  • Utilizes good clinical judgement and effective time management skills.
  • Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of practice.
  • Maintains compliance with certifications and eLearning assignments.
  • Performs clerical duties as needed.
  • Monitors sterile field
  • Maintains basic knowledge of differences in laryngoscope blades and handles.
  • Maintains knowledge of anesthesia machines.
  • SST’s will perform advanced patient care skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation.  Additional duties may include:  
    • Start IVs
    • IV removal
    • IV bag/line set up under the direction of an RN
    • ECGs/EKGs
    • Phlebotomy
    • Assist with difficult intubations
    • Open supplies and prepare a sterile field for minor procedures
    • Perform i-STAT
    • Set up and assist with epidurals
    • Set up and assist with Swanz-Ganz catheter placement
    • Set up and assist with nerve block injection
    • Clean and transfer scopes
  • May be required to take call.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Required Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Preferred Education:
  • Experience:
    • One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location of employment. One year OR experience preferred.
  • Licensure:
    • None required.
  • Certifications:
    • BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
  • Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
    • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
    • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
    • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Safety/Risk Management:

  • Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations. 
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
  • Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling 
  • Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care. 

Technology:

  • Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).

We Offer Great Benefits:


Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period

 

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.


At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.


What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?


Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

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