**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis **Worker Type:** Regular **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 education and experience EXPERIENCE + Operating Room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program 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:** Weekend Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4403000100 Surgery **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 **Benefits:** 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 Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _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. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)_