What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Support Advanced Technician PRN position at Mercy?
Position: Surgical Support Advance Tech (Anesthesia)
Dept: Anesthesia - Mercy Hospital STL
Shifts: PRN Evenings with the rotation of weekends and holidays.
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Overview:
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.
Qualifications:
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 RequirementsPosition requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shiftPosition requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform dutiesSafety/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.).
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!