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 St Louis Hospital Surgical Support Anesthesia Technician FT Evenings
Overview:
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
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.
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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