Surgical Support Tech Heart Hospital

Mercy Hospital Springfield - Heart Hospital

Full-Time: Monday - Friday (410-hour shifts)

Days - Rotational On-Call Required

Overview:

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.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.).

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.

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