Certified Surgical Technologist Educator

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job. The Certified Surgical Technologist Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive departmental orientation, on-going education and required training, and providing in-services on new products, procedures, and equipment. Key Responsibilities Education & Staff Development Develops and delivers orientation for staff, residents, and medical students on surgical technology, sterile technique, and procedures. Maintains orientation documentation and evaluates initial and annual competencies. Provides in-services on new products, equipment, and procedures to ensure safe and efficient practice. Prepares and mentors staff pursuing national surgical technology certification. Precepts new surgical technologists and serves as a clinical resource. Coordinates vendor-led in-services for staff and physicians. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Ensures departmental compliance with state and accrediting agencies (e.g., DOH, TJC, AST, AORN). Partners with leadership to support quality assurance and infection prevention initiatives. Promotes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to all policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Identifies and reports compliance concerns, including fraud and abuse. Clinical & Surgical Responsibilities Prepares the operating room by gathering and organizing equipment and supplies using strict sterile technique. Verifies equipment functionality and removes defective instruments. Anticipates surgeon and team needs; assists with sterile attire, draping, site preparation, and instrument passing. Maintains accurate counts and supports proper specimen handling and documentation. Assists with wound closure and sterile dressing application. Ensures safe patient positioning and alignment throughout procedures. Participates in room turnover and supports patient throughput goals. Safety & Equipment Management Educates staff on new supplies and processes; monitors adherence to sterile technique standards. Communicates equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions. Manages proper disposal of sharps and contaminated items. Evaluates new instruments and maintains appropriate inventory levels. Collaborates with the instrument room to meet daily case demands. Communication & Teamwork Reviews surgical schedules to anticipate instrumentation needs. Coordinates assignments with charge nurse and team members; adapts to changing priorities. Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues. Promotes a culture of respect, service excellence, and collaborative teamwork. Operational & Financial Stewardship Uses time and resources efficiently; completes assignments independently and on time. Advises leadership of operational issues or anticipated challenges. Resolves scheduling conflicts collaboratively. Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to time and attendance policies.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• 5 years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care facility, preferably in a lead or educational role
• CST - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining the sterile field in surgical procedures.
• Ability to guide/lead staff effectively, understand quality and infection control requirements and reporting, and prioritize and manage time appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and the ability to understand specific instructions.
• Ability to concentrate on detail and adjust quickly to changes.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to create own tasks without direct oversight from management.
• Strong task prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers orientation for staff, residents, and medical students on surgical technology, sterile technique, and procedures.
• Maintains orientation documentation and evaluates initial and annual competencies.
• Provides in-services on new products, equipment, and procedures to ensure safe and efficient practice.
• Prepares and mentors staff pursuing national surgical technology certification.
• Precepts new surgical technologists and serves as a clinical resource.
• Coordinates vendor-led in-services for staff and physicians.
• Ensures departmental compliance with state and accrediting agencies (e.g., DOH, TJC, AST, AORN).
• Partners with leadership to support quality assurance and infection prevention initiatives.
• Promotes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to all policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Identifies and reports compliance concerns, including fraud and abuse.
• Prepares the operating room by gathering and organizing equipment and supplies using strict sterile technique.
• Verifies equipment functionality and removes defective instruments.
• Anticipates surgeon and team needs; assists with sterile attire, draping, site preparation, and instrument passing.
• Maintains accurate counts and supports proper specimen handling and documentation.
• Assists with wound closure and sterile dressing application.
• Ensures safe patient positioning and alignment throughout procedures.
• Participates in room turnover and supports patient throughput goals.
• Educates staff on new supplies and processes; monitors adherence to sterile technique standards.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Manages proper disposal of sharps and contaminated items.
• Evaluates new instruments and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Collaborates with the instrument room to meet daily case demands.
• Reviews surgical schedules to anticipate instrumentation needs.
• Coordinates assignments with charge nurse and team members; adapts to changing priorities.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Promotes a culture of respect, service excellence, and collaborative teamwork.
• Uses time and resources efficiently; completes assignments independently and on time.
• Advises leadership of operational issues or anticipated challenges.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts collaboratively.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to time and attendance policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed