Job Description

Surgical Scrub Tech Educator

Barnes-Jewish Hospital has an opening for a Surgical Scrub Tech Educator. A great opportunity for growth and advancement, while providing important instruction and information to clinicians. Ideal candidate is a self-starter, and an experienced CST.

8 or 10 hour day shifts

Occasional evening/weekend for classes/meetings

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

Create and implement staff education around surgical scrubbing of surgical procedures. This will include training of both RN's and Surgical Scrub Technicians. This will include collaboration with RN educators to round out training of the AORN principals of sterile technique and instrument handling. Evaluate and update education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AORN and AMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for RN and ST professionals, in order to scrub surgeries that are performed at the HSOs.
• Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan.
• Daily hands on training of staff in "scrub" orientation including education around equipment and supplies need for procedures as well as anatomy related to surgical procedures and passing of instruments.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses & Certifications

• Surgical Technician

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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