Surgical Technician

Job Summary

Provides technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Essential Functions

  • % of time:
    • A) Performs care for patient safety and well-being. 70%
    • B) Able to scrub any procedure in primary cluster skillfully. 70%
    • C) Able to operate all equipment in primary cluster. 70%
    • D) Demonstrate ability to operate computer by correct data entry. 70%
    • E) Follows established standards of practice. 70%
    • F) Demonstrates flexibility. 70%
    • G) Demonstrate knowledge and participates in specialty area. 70%
    • H) Maintains certification (when appropriate). 70%
  • % of time:
    • A) Cooperates with other departments and their needs in the interest of patient care. 10%
    • B) Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist them when requested. 10%
  • % of time:
    • A) Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 5%
    • B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards. 5%
    • C) Reports risk management concerns. 5%
    • D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements. 5%
    • E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 5%
  • % of time:
    • A) Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. 10%
    • B) Demonstrates care and courtesy. 10%
    • C) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality. 10%
    • D) Demonstrate competence and collaboration. 10%
    • E) Provides cost effective services. 10%
  • % of time:
    • A) Participates in discussion of PI outcomes. 5%
    • B) Collects PI data as assigned. 5%
    • C) Participates in research activities. 5%
  • % of time:
    • A) Provides age-appropriate care to: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. 5%

Job Specifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• Minimum Experience: Prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program; or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• Required Course: BLS

Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel to and between operating rooms at a rapid pace.
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the department dress code.
• Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne disease.
• Must be able to work with electrical equipment.
• May be exposed to hot/cold materials and chemical agents (see MDS sheets).
• May be exposed to latex.
• Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others.
• Must have good organization, planning, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, and safety awareness skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to transfer adult patients who require maximal assistance.
• Must be able to carry equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to push/maneuver a wheelchair, stretcher, OR table, in order to complete job tasks.
• Must be able to tolerate considerable reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling to retrieve equipment and perform patient treatment.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audience.
• Must have manual dexterity and mobility.
• Must be able to tolerate intermittent exertion when assisting in surgery.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.