A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St.
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PRN Job Summary:
Provided surgical tech care to patients within the student scope of practice under the direct supervision of surgical technologist preceptor or registered nurse.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Practices and implements the technical components of patient care. Practices the preparation of equipment, supplies and resource needed based on the patient's plan of care. P ractices accurate and timely communication of information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care. Practices the correct handling and labeling of all specimens. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
No education required
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant 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
None Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
4403000128
Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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