Surgical Support Anesethesia Tech
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the perioperative leader assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients 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.Position Details:
Mercy St Louis Hospital
Surgical Support Anesthesia Technician
FT Evenings
Overview:
Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure. SSTs 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
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location of employment. One year OR experience preferred.
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.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
