Lead Surgical Technician

Acuity Eye Group•Santa Ana, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician Lead monitors and directs the activities of assigned surgical techs within a designated ASC to achieve optimum performance, efficiency and quality outcomes under supervision of the surgical manager and Director of Nursing. Performs duties of surgical technician as directed. Assists the circulating nurse in preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies. The Surgical Technician Lead scrubs for surgical procedures, cleans instruments and rooms, and opens for cases using aseptic techniques and standards of care. Monitors inventory and stocks operating rooms. Works closely with physicians and provides service to the physician customer to provide excellent patient care. Responsible for all decontamination, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing, and labeling of reusable items. Assists in facilitating the daily surgery schedule and intake of facility supplies.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED, graduate of a surgical technician program, and minimum 1 year of operating room experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Basic knowledge of human anatomy.
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic technique
Knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment and instrumentation
Awareness of safety precautions and emergency procedures
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Current Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

Current certification by the California Certified Surgical Technician Board preferred
Thorough understanding of surgical procedures

Responsibilities

Distributes and balances the workload among surgical support staff in accordance with established workflow or job specialization.
Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written or recorded instructions, reference materials and supplies.
Performs and oversees precepting of new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.
Oversees surgical technician assignments; provides direction and guidance.
Monitors the safe usage of Lasers.
Provides performance documentation to ASC management.
Assumes department leadership in absence of supervisor.
Reviews the surgical schedule and service line shift report daily to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures.
Provides patient care in the operating room by performing scrub roles.
Collaborates with SPD to maintain instruments and specialty trays. Meets required inventory and working orders.
Adheres to and advocates accepted practices and protocols of operating room job performance standards and CMS/Accreditation standards and regulations.
Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities.
Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, and maintain workflow to improve customer service.
Performs prompt on-site troubleshooting to resolve concerns as they occur.
Orders materials and supplies; negotiates pricing with vendors, works on vendor contracts to ensure best possible rates, sets up new vendor accounts, and tracks high-cost items to ensure payment is received.
Monthly inventory count for P&L.
Manages all daily/monthly logs ensuring all are current.
Performs weekly generator checks.
Maintains Preventative Maintenance and coordinates repairs on all surgical equipment.
Monthly reporting of all upgraded lenses and lasers performed for P&L reporting.
Ensure all invoices are emailed to AP and Tipalti.
Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
Keeps commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
Other duties as assigned by management.