Description
Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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 South
10010 Kennerly Road
Full-Time 40 hours/week
Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure. SST's 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
Assists with the maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Performs routine daily patient care activities: transporting and positioning, gathering and documenting patient data (ex. vital signs, POC testing).
Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel.
Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient and workflows within the department.
Trains new coworkers based on competency.
Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.
Utilizes good clinical judgement and effective time management skills.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of practice.
Maintains compliance with certifications and eLearning assignments.
Performs clerical duties as needed.
Monitors sterile field
Maintains basic knowledge of differences in laryngoscope blades and handles.
Maintains knowledge of anesthesia machines.
SST's will perform advanced patient care skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation. Additional duties may include:
Start IVs
IV removal
IV bag/line set up under the direction of an RN
ECGs/EKGs
Phlebotomy
Assist with difficult intubations
Open supplies and prepare a sterile field for minor procedures
Perform i-STAT
Set up and assist with epidurals
Set up and assist with Swanz-Ganz catheter placement
Set up and assist with nerve block injection
Clean and transfer scopes
May be required to take call.
Other duties as assigned.
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
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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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