Lead Surgical Navigation Specialist Full Time Days

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an advanced clinical and technical expert supporting complex surgical and interventional procedures that utilize imaging and navigation technologies. This role provides on‑site education, case support, and consultative guidance to surgeons, clinical staff, and internal teams. The specialist partners closely with clinical leadership and hospital personnel to ensure optimal outcomes, drive product adoption, and support growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Healthcare Applied Science
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) certification
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
• Requires a minimum of three years of clinical experience with progressive leadership responsibilities and successful completion of advanced surgical navigation training program within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently supports high‑complexity surgical cases, including multi‑modality imaging, real‑time navigation adjustments, and intraoperative troubleshooting.
• Anticipates procedural needs and proactively adjusts imaging parameters, navigation workflows, and equipment configurations to optimize surgical outcomes.
• Leads intraoperative problem‑solving when navigation accuracy, imaging quality, or system performance is compromised.
• Performs advanced imaging procedures requiring nuanced understanding of anatomy, pathology, and surgical intent.
• Interprets and validates navigation accuracy, ensuring precise alignment between imaging datasets and patient anatomy.
• Serves as the escalation point for complex OR technology issues, coordinating with biomedical engineering and vendor support when necessary.
• Conducts root‑cause analysis on recurring technical or workflow issues and leads corrective action planning.
• Develops and maintains advanced system configurations, preferences, and procedural templates tailored to surgeon‑specific needs.
• Leads advanced training programs for surgeons, residents, technologists, and OR staff on imaging and navigation best practices.
• Mentors junior technologists and clinical specialists, providing structured feedback and skill development.
• Creates competency assessments and contributes to credentialing processes for navigation system users.
• Provides expert consultation during product evaluations, competitive conversions, and high‑stakes customer engagements.
• Supports development of strategic account plans by analyzing procedural trends, technology utilization, and unmet clinical needs.
• Leads quality assurance initiatives related to imaging accuracy, navigation reliability, and OR technology performance.
• Ensures strict adherence to regulatory standards, radiation safety protocols, and institutional policies.
• Maintains readiness of all navigation and imaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance for high‑acuity cases.
• Oversees room setup for complex procedures, ensuring all devices, instruments, and software components are properly integrated.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Develops advanced case‑support plans for high‑risk or first‑time procedures.
• Supports cross‑departmental initiatives involving radiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and perioperative services.
• Provides after‑hours or on‑call support as needed for urgent or emergent surgical cases requiring navigation expertise.
• Maintains detailed documentation of system performance, case support activities, and technical issues.
• Ensures OR environments remain clean, organized, and fully stocked with navigation‑related supplies.
• Operates independently in high‑pressure, unpredictable surgical environments.
• Makes real‑time decisions that directly impact surgical precision and patient outcomes.
• Recommends workflow enhancements and system modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Communicates complex technical information to surgeons, administrators, and clinical staff with clarity and confidence.
• Influences adoption of advanced technologies through expertise, credibility, and relationship‑building.
• Provides functional leadership within the OR and serves as the go‑to expert for navigation‑related challenges.
• Guides less experienced staff and contributes to talent development within the department.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree