Lead Surgical Tech - Vascular/Thoracic

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

The Lead Surgical Tech works under the direction of the Manager of the operating room in collaboration with the PCC-RN. This role is responsible for assisting with education, orientation, process improvement, product evaluation, onboarding of new physicians, instrument and equipment management, and preference card management related to their service area. The Lead Surgical Tech ensures safety and security, maintains a clean and organized perioperative unit, and promotes a positive attitude while upholding patient confidentiality. The role contributes to organizational effectiveness and demonstrates career growth and development. Works variable rotating shifts as assigned, with call assigned on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implant management
• Orient and participate in interviewing Surgical Techs
• Supply cost management
• Updating doctor preference cards, DCP, and resources
• Maintain a clean and organized perioperative unit
• Promote a positive attitude and maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform tasks in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality of care
• Meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements
• Uphold goals and objectives of the Department of Perioperative Services

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during service as a member of any branch of the U.S. armed forces
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Certification from one of the following:
  • NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist
  • NCCT – TSC – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery
• Exceptions: If a graduate of a surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required

Skills

• Surgical Technology (Expert): Recognized expert and authority in surgical technology, leading the development of best practices for the organization.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in practical applications, capable of delivering services without support and training others.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Expert): Expert in the use, impact, and performance of specific equipment, developing best practices for equipment usage.
• Inventory Management (Intermediate): Monitors material movement, reconciles inventory balances, and maintains adequate inventory levels.
• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by investing time and energy to improve performance and gain knowledge.
  • Builds and maintains relationships through regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates effectively by adapting style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding and addressing current and future needs.
  • Solves complex problems by approaching them from different angles and identifying new opportunities.
  • Offers meaningful advice and support to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by engaging in dialogue about quality and addressing issues promptly.
  • Ensures continuous improvement by identifying underlying causes of problems and resolving them.
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by understanding and performing routine safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards organizational resources by applying understanding of departmental work.
  • Makes data-driven decisions by understanding information to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proactively identifying opportunities from multiple sources.
  • Applies technology by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning new tools and procedures.
  • Adapts to change by viewing challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.