Position Summary
A Surgical Technologist with oversight for a subspecialty which may include accountability for other team members within the department.
The position Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.
Responsibilities
- Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
- Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
- Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
- Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
- Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
- Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
- Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
- May have limited access to areas storing medications.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Other Related Functions
- Demonstrates the ability to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment in specific service lines as directed.
- Collaborates with vendors to provide in-service training to staff on new equipment, procedures, and changes in technology.
- Provides in-services for supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) staff regarding cleaning and sterilization of instruments and accessories as directed.
- Communicates with Materials Management and SPD staff to ensure routine inventories are conducted and prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile specialty supplies and equipment are maintained as directed.
- Assists with clinical evaluation of team members; completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments.
- Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members.
- Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit / department.
- Monitors compliance of certifications, licenses, and required education for team members as directed.
- Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
- Actively participates in departmental performance improvement activities with the manager.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Actively participates in both formal and informal educational programming.
Qualifications
Education / Training
High school graduate or equivalent. and
Successful completion of :
- Surgical Technology training program; or
- U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or
- completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program
Licensure / Certification
National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of the following :
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or
- Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com)
- Maintains current BLS / HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience
Three (3) years surgical technologist experience and 1 year min of leadership or supervisor experience.