Surgical Tech

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Regular

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.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1) Demonstrates professionalism when working: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6) 70%

Criteria

• Performs care for patient safety and well-being.
• Is able to scrub any procedure in primary cluster skillfully.
• Can operate all equipment in primary cluster.
• Demonstrates ability to operate computer by correct data entry.
• Follows established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in specialty area.
• Maintains certification (when appropriate).

2) Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives, and maintain good employee relations. (2,5) 10%

Criteria

• Cooperates with other departments and their needs in the interest of patient care.
• Works closely with ACU and PACU, and attempts to assist them when requested.

3) Safety/Infection Control:
Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 5%

Criteria

• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

Reports risk management concerns.

Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

4) Service:
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 10%

Criteria

• Demonstrates care and courtesy.

B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.

C) Demonstrate competence and collaboration.

D. Provides cost effective services.

5) Performance Improvement (PI):
Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 5%

Criteria

• Participates in discussion of PI outcomes.
• Collects PI data as assigned.
• Participates in research activities.

Provides age-appropriate care to:
Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Criteria

• Provides a safe environment by following age appropriate safety measures.
• Communicates effectively by following age appropriate techniques.
• Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
• Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
• Attends annual age-specific in-service.