Surgical Technologist Certified Lead

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced careenvironment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients andfamilies. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to workclosely with clinical teams will help create a safer, smoother careexperience. If you enjoy interacting with patients and want to grow in acollaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.Department: SurgerySchedule: Full-time day shifts with on-call requirements.Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibilityApply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.Job Summary:Promotes the safety of patient as a member of the surgical team. Is responsible for assisting with operative procedures and patient care according to department policies and procedures.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists department leader with the delegation of assignments, scheduling and staff training.  Provides feedback during performance review process.  Ensures surgery preference cards are completed accurately.Anticipates and plans routine care for the patient based on basic knowledge of surgical cases and anticipates some unexpected patient and surgeon needs.Assists surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon on all routine and basic surgery cases utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions and life safety.Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of all equipment.Demonstrates prioritization skills, implements basic problem solving skills and performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high stress environments.Demonstrates the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for routine cases performed in surgery.Maintains instrument sets, demonstrating understanding of appropriate sterilization methods and shares knowledge with less experienced staff on cases, equipment and instrumentation.Provides orientation, education and training to team members as required.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of a technical program for operating room techniciansEXPERIENCEOne year experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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)    And        Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)        Or        Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)        Or        National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)    Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4403000100 SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. Explore New Ways of Working Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits Medical Plan Contribution Discount program Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds. 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