Surgical Technologist Certified Lead - Olympia Hills Surgery Center
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Summary:

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy. Transports patients to and from Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments and supplies according to type of case. High School Diploma, CST certification.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior, during and after any surgical procedure.
• As the lead tech for a service line, provides leadership, education, direction, support and facilitation for improving operational efficiencies within specific service.
• Includes care preparation, surgeon preferences, instrumentation, turn-over times and inventory management.
• Daily collaboration with RN Service Line Coordinator.
• Is a mentor/coach for orientees.
• Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics etc. is highly preferred.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Completion of the Surgical Technology program is required

Experience

• 3 years of experience as a surgical technologist in a hospital or surgery center setting required
• 5 years of experience preferred

• Lead Tech experience or proven track record as a Surgical Technologist is preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• Certification of Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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