Surgical Technologist, Lead
SUMMARY
Responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
- Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
- Affords encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills checks
- Assists management with new team member training
- Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records
- Organizes the work flow, problem solves, and manages, multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
- Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely, and effective manner
- Identifies and follows manufactures instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipment
- Adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials
- Maintains awareness of safety hazards
- Facilitates room turnovers
- Assembles and prepares instrumentation for sterilization
- Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentations
- Selects appropriate sterilization methods
- Follows manufactures recommendations for sterilization methods
- Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological test to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process
- Properly handles sterile product and ensures stock is placed in the proper location
- Prepares carts from pick list
- Delivers instrumentation to as needed to the operating room
- Consistently makes rounds through the operating rooms and confirms instrumentation needs are met
- Troubleshoots problems and repairs
- Reviews instrumentation needs management
- Inventory and stocks operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts
- Works with specialty surgical instrumentation
- Participates in staff and self-development meetings/in-services
- Proficiency in utilization of instrumentation tracking system
- Maintains professional competences and certifications
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area
- Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills checks
- Assists management with new team member training
- Acts as resource; gives advice and instructions to employees; coaches staff on assigned tasks; facilitates problem/issue resolution
- Acts as expert/super user for equipment, technical problems, and for advanced or difficult procedures
- Makes, coordinates, and monitors daily work assignments
- Gives input/feedback to management relative to employee performance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED
- Diploma from an approved Surgical Technologist Program and/or associate degree in a related field preferred
- Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
- Current BLS
BENEFITS
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 1 Vision Plan
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Short and Long Term Disability Plans
- Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO + Holidays
Townsen Memorial Hospital
Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other. Please visit our website for more information: https://townsenhospital.com
COMPENSATION
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.